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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.84, 33,706.32 and 13,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.84, 33,706.32 and 13,813.52 is: 19,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.84 : 33,706.32 = 13,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.84/33,706.32 = 13,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.84x = 33,706.32 × 13,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.84x = 465,602,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,602,925.45/24,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,061.90

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