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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.60, 33,827.87 and 13,902.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.60, 33,827.87 and 13,902.05 is: 19,185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.60 : 33,827.87 = 13,902.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.60/33,827.87 = 13,902.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.60x = 33,827.87 × 13,902.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.60x = 470,276,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,276,670.62/24,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.10

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