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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,048.81, 33,187.46 and 13,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,048.81, 33,187.46 and 13,983.17 is: 19,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,048.81 : 33,187.46 = 13,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,048.81/33,187.46 = 13,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,048.81x = 33,187.46 × 13,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,048.81x = 464,065,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,065,659.20/24,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,296.82

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