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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.34, 33,824.41 and 13,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.34, 33,824.41 and 13,901.96 is: 19,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.34 : 33,824.41 = 13,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.34/33,824.41 = 13,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.34x = 33,824.41 × 13,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.34x = 470,225,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,225,390.97/24,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.00

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