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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.04, 33,838.16 and 13,912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.04, 33,838.16 and 13,912.74 is: 19,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.04 : 33,838.16 = 13,912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.04/33,838.16 = 13,912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.04x = 33,838.16 × 13,912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.04x = 470,781,452.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,781,452.59/24,521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.08

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