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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,514.59, 33,828.15 and 13,905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,514.59, 33,828.15 and 13,905.21 is: 19,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,514.59 : 33,828.15 = 13,905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,514.59/33,828.15 = 13,905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,514.59x = 33,828.15 × 13,905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,514.59x = 470,387,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,387,529.66/24,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,188.06

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