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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.46, 33,963.17 and 13,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.46, 33,963.17 and 13,858.32 is: 19,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.46 : 33,963.17 = 13,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.46/33,963.17 = 13,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.46x = 33,963.17 × 13,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.46x = 470,672,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,672,430.12/24,612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,123.34

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