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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.21, 33,757.85 and 13,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.21, 33,757.85 and 13,851.84 is: 19,115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.21 : 33,757.85 = 13,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.21/33,757.85 = 13,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.21x = 33,757.85 × 13,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.21x = 467,608,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,608,498.17/24,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.54

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