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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.13, 33,757.76 and 13,851.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.13, 33,757.76 and 13,851.78 is: 19,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.13 : 33,757.76 = 13,851.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.13/33,757.76 = 13,851.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.13x = 33,757.76 × 13,851.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.13x = 467,605,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,605,064.81/24,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.47

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