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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.79, 33,825.39 and 13,903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.79, 33,825.39 and 13,903.49 is: 19,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.79 : 33,825.39 = 13,903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.79/33,825.39 = 13,903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.79x = 33,825.39 × 13,903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.79x = 470,290,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,290,971.61/24,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.32

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