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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.78, 33,714.87 and 13,823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.78, 33,714.87 and 13,823.61 is: 19,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.78 : 33,714.87 = 13,823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.78/33,714.87 = 13,823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.78x = 33,714.87 × 13,823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.78x = 466,061,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,061,214.08/24,431.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.03

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