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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,442.92, 33,732.90 and 13,832.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,442.92, 33,732.90 and 13,832.55 is: 19,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,442.92 : 33,732.90 = 13,832.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,442.92/33,732.90 = 13,832.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,442.92x = 33,732.90 × 13,832.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,442.92x = 466,612,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,612,025.90/24,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.86

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