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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.59, 33,718.50 and 13,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.59, 33,718.50 and 13,825.44 is: 19,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.59 : 33,718.50 = 13,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.59/33,718.50 = 13,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.59x = 33,718.50 × 13,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.59x = 466,173,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,173,098.64/24,433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.19

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