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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,509.70, 33,823.38 and 13,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,509.70, 33,823.38 and 13,899.33 is: 19,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,509.70 : 33,823.38 = 13,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,509.70/33,823.38 = 13,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,509.70x = 33,823.38 × 13,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,509.70x = 470,122,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,122,320.34/24,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.07

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