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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.30, 33,683.42 and 13,800.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.30, 33,683.42 and 13,800.71 is: 19,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.30 : 33,683.42 = 13,800.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.30/33,683.42 = 13,800.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.30x = 33,683.42 × 13,800.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.30x = 464,854,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,854,873.81/24,411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.61

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