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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.11, 33,691.90 and 13,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.11, 33,691.90 and 13,801.74 is: 19,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.11 : 33,691.90 = 13,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.11/33,691.90 = 13,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.11x = 33,691.90 × 13,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.11x = 465,006,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,006,843.91/24,412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,048.20

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