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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.05, 33,827.39 and 13,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.05, 33,827.39 and 13,902.13 is: 19,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.05 : 33,827.39 = 13,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.05/33,827.39 = 13,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.05x = 33,827.39 × 13,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.05x = 470,272,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,272,773.34/24,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.37

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