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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.92, 33,828.16 and 13,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.92, 33,828.16 and 13,902.32 is: 19,185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.92 : 33,828.16 = 13,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.92/33,828.16 = 13,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.92x = 33,828.16 × 13,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.92x = 470,289,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,289,905.33/24,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.39

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