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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,615.82, 33,961.38 and 13,859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,615.82, 33,961.38 and 13,859.02 is: 19,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,615.82 : 33,961.38 = 13,859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,615.82/33,961.38 = 13,859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,615.82x = 33,961.38 × 13,859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,615.82x = 470,671,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,671,444.65/24,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.69

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