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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.53, 33,893.51 and 13,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.53, 33,893.51 and 13,808.16 is: 19,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.53 : 33,893.51 = 13,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.53/33,893.51 = 13,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.53x = 33,893.51 × 13,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.53x = 468,006,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,006,940.00/24,562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,053.69

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