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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,489.63, 33,798.51 and 13,881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,489.63, 33,798.51 and 13,881.15 is: 19,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,489.63 : 33,798.51 = 13,881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,489.63/33,798.51 = 13,881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,489.63x = 33,798.51 × 13,881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,489.63x = 469,162,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,162,187.09/24,489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,157.59

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