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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,495.66, 33,802.65 and 13,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,495.66, 33,802.65 and 13,884.66 is: 19,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,495.66 : 33,802.65 = 13,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,495.66/33,802.65 = 13,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,495.66x = 33,802.65 × 13,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,495.66x = 469,338,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,338,302.35/24,495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.06

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