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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.87, 33,951.29 and 13,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.87, 33,951.29 and 13,848.91 is: 19,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.87 : 33,951.29 = 13,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.87/33,951.29 = 13,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.87x = 33,951.29 × 13,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.87x = 470,188,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,188,205.47/24,602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.11

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