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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.97, 33,851.72 and 13,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.97, 33,851.72 and 13,777.18 is: 19,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.97 : 33,851.72 = 13,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.97/33,851.72 = 13,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.97x = 33,851.72 × 13,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.97x = 466,381,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,381,189.56/24,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.71

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