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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,402.11, 33,679.51 and 13,791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,402.11, 33,679.51 and 13,791.74 is: 19,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,402.11 : 33,679.51 = 13,791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,402.11/33,679.51 = 13,791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,402.11x = 33,679.51 × 13,791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,402.11x = 464,498,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,498,842.37/24,402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.20

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