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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.61, 33,765.83 and 13,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.61, 33,765.83 and 13,859.49 is: 19,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.61 : 33,765.83 = 13,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.61/33,765.83 = 13,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.61x = 33,765.83 × 13,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.61x = 467,977,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,977,113.93/24,463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.52

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