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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.06, 33,997.17 and 13,881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.06, 33,997.17 and 13,881.48 is: 19,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.06 : 33,997.17 = 13,881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.06/33,997.17 = 13,881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.06x = 33,997.17 × 13,881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.06x = 471,930,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,930,881.89/24,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.32

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