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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.20, 33,806.08 and 13,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.20, 33,806.08 and 13,886.72 is: 19,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.20 : 33,806.08 = 13,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.20/33,806.08 = 13,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.20x = 33,806.08 × 13,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.20x = 469,455,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,455,567.26/24,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,162.08

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