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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.12, 33,826.50 and 13,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.12, 33,826.50 and 13,901.82 is: 19,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.12 : 33,826.50 = 13,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.12/33,826.50 = 13,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.12x = 33,826.50 × 13,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.12x = 470,250,041.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,250,041.08/24,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.39

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