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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.54, 33,966.27 and 13,859.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.54, 33,966.27 and 13,859.06 is: 19,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.54 : 33,966.27 = 13,859.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.54/33,966.27 = 13,859.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.54x = 33,966.27 × 13,859.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.54x = 470,740,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,740,404.07/24,615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,123.71

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