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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.38, 33,759.36 and 13,852.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.38, 33,759.36 and 13,852.74 is: 19,116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.38 : 33,759.36 = 13,852.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.38/33,759.36 = 13,852.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.38x = 33,759.36 × 13,852.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.38x = 467,659,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,659,636.65/24,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.72

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