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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,488.63, 33,794.92 and 13,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,488.63, 33,794.92 and 13,878.95 is: 19,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,488.63 : 33,794.92 = 13,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,488.63/33,794.92 = 13,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,488.63x = 33,794.92 × 13,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,488.63x = 469,037,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,037,853.31/24,488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.29

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