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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.95, 33,801.03 and 13,883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.95, 33,801.03 and 13,883.58 is: 19,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.95 : 33,801.03 = 13,883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.95/33,801.03 = 13,883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.95x = 33,801.03 × 13,883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.95x = 469,279,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,279,304.09/24,493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,158.99

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