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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.58, 33,804.65 and 13,886.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.58, 33,804.65 and 13,886.21 is: 19,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.58 : 33,804.65 = 13,886.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.58/33,804.65 = 13,886.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.58x = 33,804.65 × 13,886.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.58x = 469,418,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,418,334.57/24,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.61

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