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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.28, 33,827.68 and 13,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.28, 33,827.68 and 13,903.92 is: 19,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.28 : 33,827.68 = 13,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.28/33,827.68 = 13,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.28x = 33,827.68 × 13,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.28x = 470,337,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,337,356.51/24,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.74

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