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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,457.17, 33,752.76 and 13,848.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,457.17, 33,752.76 and 13,848.39 is: 19,111.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,457.17 : 33,752.76 = 13,848.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,457.17/33,752.76 = 13,848.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,457.17x = 33,752.76 × 13,848.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,457.17x = 467,421,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,421,384.06/24,457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.83

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