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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,516.97, 33,831.43 and 13,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,516.97, 33,831.43 and 13,907.59 is: 19,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,516.97 : 33,831.43 = 13,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,516.97/33,831.43 = 13,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,516.97x = 33,831.43 × 13,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,516.97x = 470,513,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,513,538.21/24,516.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.34

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