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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.78, 33,687.81 and 13,801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.78, 33,687.81 and 13,801.41 is: 19,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.78 : 33,687.81 = 13,801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.78/33,687.81 = 13,801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.78x = 33,687.81 × 13,801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.78x = 464,939,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,939,277.81/24,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,045.69

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