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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.97, 33,819.02 and 13,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.97, 33,819.02 and 13,898.59 is: 19,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.97 : 33,819.02 = 13,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.97/33,819.02 = 13,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.97x = 33,819.02 × 13,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.97x = 470,036,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,036,591.26/24,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.93

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