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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.77, 33,801.62 and 13,881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.77, 33,801.62 and 13,881.42 is: 19,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.77 : 33,801.62 = 13,881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.77/33,801.62 = 13,881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.77x = 33,801.62 × 13,881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.77x = 469,214,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,214,414.49/24,493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,156.48

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