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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.88, 33,253.05 and 13,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.88, 33,253.05 and 13,882.92 is: 19,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.88 : 33,253.05 = 13,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.88/33,253.05 = 13,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.88x = 33,253.05 × 13,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.88x = 461,649,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,649,363.49/24,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.44

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