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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.59, 33,826.13 and 13,903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.59, 33,826.13 and 13,903.21 is: 19,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.59 : 33,826.13 = 13,903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.59/33,826.13 = 13,903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.59x = 33,826.13 × 13,903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.59x = 470,291,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,291,788.88/24,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.72

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