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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.44, 33,827.44 and 13,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.44, 33,827.44 and 13,901.76 is: 19,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.44 : 33,827.44 = 13,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.44/33,827.44 = 13,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.44x = 33,827.44 × 13,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.44x = 470,260,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,260,952.29/24,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.37

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