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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,516.14, 33,831.27 and 13,905.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,516.14, 33,831.27 and 13,905.54 is: 19,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,516.14 : 33,831.27 = 13,905.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,516.14/33,831.27 = 13,905.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,516.14x = 33,831.27 × 13,905.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,516.14x = 470,442,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,442,078.24/24,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.08

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