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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.16, 33,682.73 and 13,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.16, 33,682.73 and 13,801.56 is: 19,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.16 : 33,682.73 = 13,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.16/33,682.73 = 13,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.16x = 33,682.73 × 13,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.16x = 464,874,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,874,150.05/24,412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.73

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