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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.13, 33,279.86 and 13,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.13, 33,279.86 and 13,909.54 is: 19,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.13 : 33,279.86 = 13,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.13/33,279.86 = 13,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.13x = 33,279.86 × 13,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.13x = 462,907,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,907,543.86/24,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.34

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