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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.50, 33,253.91 and 13,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.50, 33,253.91 and 13,883.55 is: 19,161.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.50 : 33,253.91 = 13,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.50/33,253.91 = 13,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.50x = 33,253.91 × 13,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.50x = 461,682,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,682,180.12/24,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.31

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