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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.20, 33,825.46 and 13,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.20, 33,825.46 and 13,900.84 is: 19,183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.20 : 33,825.46 = 13,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.20/33,825.46 = 13,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.20x = 33,825.46 × 13,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.20x = 470,202,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,202,068.75/24,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.15

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