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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.54, 33,958.11 and 13,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.54, 33,958.11 and 13,853.10 is: 19,115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.54 : 33,958.11 = 13,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.54/33,958.11 = 13,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.54x = 33,958.11 × 13,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.54x = 470,425,093.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,425,093.64/24,609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.56

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