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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.13, 33,753.62 and 13,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.13, 33,753.62 and 13,848.78 is: 19,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.13 : 33,753.62 = 13,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.13/33,753.62 = 13,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.13x = 33,753.62 × 13,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.13x = 467,446,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,446,457.58/24,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.33

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