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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.46, 33,253.85 and 13,883.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.46, 33,253.85 and 13,883.51 is: 19,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.46 : 33,253.85 = 13,883.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.46/33,253.85 = 13,883.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.46x = 33,253.85 × 13,883.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.46x = 461,679,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,679,923.33/24,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.25

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