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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.37, 33,826.41 and 13,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.37, 33,826.41 and 13,901.78 is: 19,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.37 : 33,826.41 = 13,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.37/33,826.41 = 13,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.37x = 33,826.41 × 13,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.37x = 470,247,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,247,140.88/24,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.07

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