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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,048.76, 33,186.32 and 13,977.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,048.76, 33,186.32 and 13,977.13 is: 19,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,048.76 : 33,186.32 = 13,977.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,048.76/33,186.32 = 13,977.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,048.76x = 33,186.32 × 13,977.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,048.76x = 463,849,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,849,438.98/24,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,287.87

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