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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.65, 33,721.66 and 13,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.65, 33,721.66 and 13,826.51 is: 19,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.65 : 33,721.66 = 13,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.65/33,721.66 = 13,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.65x = 33,721.66 × 13,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.65x = 466,252,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,252,918.94/24,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,080.07

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