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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.86, 33,764.79 and 13,858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.86, 33,764.79 and 13,858.74 is: 19,128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.86 : 33,764.79 = 13,858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.86/33,764.79 = 13,858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.86x = 33,764.79 × 13,858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.86x = 467,937,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,937,445.76/24,462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.49

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