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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.89, 33,728.61 and 13,826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.89, 33,728.61 and 13,826.48 is: 19,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.89 : 33,728.61 = 13,826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.89/33,728.61 = 13,826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.89x = 33,728.61 × 13,826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.89x = 466,347,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,347,782.95/24,438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,082.20

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