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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.34, 33,958.59 and 13,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.34, 33,958.59 and 13,853.66 is: 19,115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.34 : 33,958.59 = 13,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.34/33,958.59 = 13,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.34x = 33,958.59 × 13,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.34x = 470,450,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,450,590.15/24,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.98

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