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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.81, 33,761.34 and 13,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.81, 33,761.34 and 13,855.43 is: 19,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.81 : 33,761.34 = 13,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.81/33,761.34 = 13,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.81x = 33,761.34 × 13,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.81x = 467,777,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,777,714.27/24,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.44

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