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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.74, 33,251.33 and 13,888.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.74, 33,251.33 and 13,888.27 is: 19,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.74 : 33,251.33 = 13,888.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.74/33,251.33 = 13,888.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.74x = 33,251.33 × 13,888.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.74x = 461,803,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,803,213.20/24,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.17

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