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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,517.83, 33,838.38 and 13,905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,517.83, 33,838.38 and 13,905.21 is: 19,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,517.83 : 33,838.38 = 13,905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,517.83/33,838.38 = 13,905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,517.83x = 33,838.38 × 13,905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,517.83x = 470,529,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,529,779.96/24,517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.33

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