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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,508.95, 33,822.35 and 13,898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,508.95, 33,822.35 and 13,898.58 is: 19,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,508.95 : 33,822.35 = 13,898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,508.95/33,822.35 = 13,898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,508.95x = 33,822.35 × 13,898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,508.95x = 470,082,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,082,567.77/24,508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,180.04

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