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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.71, 33,838.94 and 13,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.71, 33,838.94 and 13,913.35 is: 19,199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.71 : 33,838.94 = 13,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.71/33,838.94 = 13,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.71x = 33,838.94 × 13,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.71x = 470,813,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,813,015.85/24,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.84

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