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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,509.95, 33,823.72 and 13,899.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,509.95, 33,823.72 and 13,899.58 is: 19,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,509.95 : 33,823.72 = 13,899.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,509.95/33,823.72 = 13,899.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,509.95x = 33,823.72 × 13,899.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,509.95x = 470,135,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,135,502.04/24,509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.41

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