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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,514.05, 33,825.87 and 13,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,514.05, 33,825.87 and 13,901.64 is: 19,182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,514.05 : 33,825.87 = 13,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,514.05/33,825.87 = 13,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,514.05x = 33,825.87 × 13,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,514.05x = 470,235,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,235,067.43/24,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,182.27

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