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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.43, 33,828.84 and 13,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.43, 33,828.84 and 13,902.76 is: 19,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.43 : 33,828.84 = 13,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.43/33,828.84 = 13,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.43x = 33,828.84 × 13,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.43x = 470,314,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,314,159.03/24,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.76

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