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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.56, 33,749.52 and 13,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.56, 33,749.52 and 13,848.32 is: 19,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.56 : 33,749.52 = 13,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.56/33,749.52 = 13,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.56x = 33,749.52 × 13,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.56x = 467,374,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,374,152.81/24,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.69

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