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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,509.79, 33,822.63 and 13,901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,509.79, 33,822.63 and 13,901.49 is: 19,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,509.79 : 33,822.63 = 13,901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,509.79/33,822.63 = 13,901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,509.79x = 33,822.63 × 13,901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,509.79x = 470,184,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,184,952.72/24,509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.56

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