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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.58, 33,806.03 and 13,887.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.58, 33,806.03 and 13,887.21 is: 19,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.58 : 33,806.03 = 13,887.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.58/33,806.03 = 13,887.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.58x = 33,806.03 × 13,887.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.58x = 469,471,437.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,471,437.88/24,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.99

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