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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.23, 33,250.64 and 13,887.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.23, 33,250.64 and 13,887.77 is: 19,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.23 : 33,250.64 = 13,887.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.23/33,250.64 = 13,887.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.23x = 33,250.64 × 13,887.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.23x = 461,777,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,777,004.98/24,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.48

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