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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,457.63, 33,751.55 and 13,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,457.63, 33,751.55 and 13,847.28 is: 19,109.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,457.63 : 33,751.55 = 13,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,457.63/33,751.55 = 13,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,457.63x = 33,751.55 × 13,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,457.63x = 467,367,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,367,163.28/24,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.26

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