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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.58, 33,691.44 and 13,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.58, 33,691.44 and 13,803.76 is: 19,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.58 : 33,691.44 = 13,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.58/33,691.44 = 13,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.58x = 33,691.44 × 13,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.58x = 465,068,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,068,551.81/24,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,048.80

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