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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.96, 33,725.52 and 13,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.96, 33,725.52 and 13,826.16 is: 19,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.96 : 33,725.52 = 13,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.96/33,725.52 = 13,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.96x = 33,725.52 × 13,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.96x = 466,294,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,294,435.60/24,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,079.96

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