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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.09, 33,717.81 and 13,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.09, 33,717.81 and 13,824.94 is: 19,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.09 : 33,717.81 = 13,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.09/33,717.81 = 13,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.09x = 33,717.81 × 13,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.09x = 466,146,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,146,700.18/24,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,078.50

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