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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.16, 33,236.87 and 13,874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.16, 33,236.87 and 13,874.49 is: 19,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.16 : 33,236.87 = 13,874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.16/33,236.87 = 13,874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.16x = 33,236.87 × 13,874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.16x = 461,144,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,144,551.07/24,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.62

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