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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.61, 33,805.31 and 13,886.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.61, 33,805.31 and 13,886.91 is: 19,163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.61 : 33,805.31 = 13,886.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.61/33,805.31 = 13,886.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.61x = 33,805.31 × 13,886.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.61x = 469,451,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,451,228.06/24,496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.93

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