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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.05, 33,826.01 and 13,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.05, 33,826.01 and 13,901.13 is: 19,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.05 : 33,826.01 = 13,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.05/33,826.01 = 13,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.05x = 33,826.01 × 13,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.05x = 470,219,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,219,692.89/24,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.99

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