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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,504.20, 33,812.98 and 13,891.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,504.20, 33,812.98 and 13,891.72 is: 19,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,504.20 : 33,812.98 = 13,891.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,504.20/33,812.98 = 13,891.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,504.20x = 33,812.98 × 13,891.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,504.20x = 469,720,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,720,450.53/24,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.98

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