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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.82, 33,721.89 and 13,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.82, 33,721.89 and 13,826.68 is: 19,080.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.82 : 33,721.89 = 13,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.82/33,721.89 = 13,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.82x = 33,721.89 × 13,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.82x = 466,261,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,261,952.22/24,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,080.30

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