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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.63, 33,828.79 and 13,902.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.63, 33,828.79 and 13,902.49 is: 19,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.63 : 33,828.79 = 13,902.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.63/33,828.79 = 13,902.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.63x = 33,828.79 × 13,902.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.63x = 470,304,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,304,258.00/24,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.21

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