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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465, 33,758.73 and 13,854.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465, 33,758.73 and 13,854.27 is: 19,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465 : 33,758.73 = 13,854.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465/33,758.73 = 13,854.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465x = 33,758.73 × 13,854.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465x = 467,702,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,702,560.28/24,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.21

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