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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.02, 33,975.79 and 13,863.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.02, 33,975.79 and 13,863.24 is: 19,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.02 : 33,975.79 = 13,863.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.02/33,975.79 = 13,863.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.02x = 33,975.79 × 13,863.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.02x = 471,014,530.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,014,530.96/24,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.92

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