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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.76, 33,828.57 and 13,904.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.76, 33,828.57 and 13,904.46 is: 19,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.76 : 33,828.57 = 13,904.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.76/33,828.57 = 13,904.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.76x = 33,828.57 × 13,904.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.76x = 470,367,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,367,998.42/24,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.70

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