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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.38, 33,801.26 and 13,882.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.38, 33,801.26 and 13,882.79 is: 19,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.38 : 33,801.26 = 13,882.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.38/33,801.26 = 13,882.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.38x = 33,801.26 × 13,882.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.38x = 469,255,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,255,555.90/24,493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.46

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