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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,553.16, 33,884.33 and 13,943.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,553.16, 33,884.33 and 13,943.78 is: 19,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,553.16 : 33,884.33 = 13,943.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,553.16/33,884.33 = 13,943.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,553.16x = 33,884.33 × 13,943.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,553.16x = 472,475,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,475,473.55/24,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,242.96

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