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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.41, 33,758.26 and 13,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.41, 33,758.26 and 13,854.11 is: 19,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.41 : 33,758.26 = 13,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.41/33,758.26 = 13,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.41x = 33,758.26 × 13,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.41x = 467,690,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,690,578.18/24,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.74

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