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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,460.16, 33,755.15 and 13,851.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,460.16, 33,755.15 and 13,851.86 is: 19,115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,460.16 : 33,755.15 = 13,851.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,460.16/33,755.15 = 13,851.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,460.16x = 33,755.15 × 13,851.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,460.16x = 467,571,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,571,527.69/24,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.64

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