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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.54, 33,808.62 and 13,889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.54, 33,808.62 and 13,889.13 is: 19,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.54 : 33,808.62 = 13,889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.54/33,808.62 = 13,889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.54x = 33,808.62 × 13,889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.54x = 469,572,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,572,318.30/24,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.01

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