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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,448.61, 33,736.42 and 13,836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,448.61, 33,736.42 and 13,836.13 is: 19,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,448.61 : 33,736.42 = 13,836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,448.61/33,736.42 = 13,836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,448.61x = 33,736.42 × 13,836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,448.61x = 466,781,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,781,492.85/24,448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,092.35

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