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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,443.08, 33,731.96 and 13,832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,443.08, 33,731.96 and 13,832.71 is: 19,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,443.08 : 33,731.96 = 13,832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,443.08/33,731.96 = 13,832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,443.08x = 33,731.96 × 13,832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,443.08x = 466,604,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,604,266.92/24,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,089.42

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