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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.77, 33,825.59 and 13,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.77, 33,825.59 and 13,901.18 is: 19,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.77 : 33,825.59 = 13,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.77/33,825.59 = 13,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.77x = 33,825.59 × 13,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.77x = 470,215,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,215,639.38/24,511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.26

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