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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.23, 33,762.80 and 13,854.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.23, 33,762.80 and 13,854.63 is: 19,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.23 : 33,762.80 = 13,854.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.23/33,762.80 = 13,854.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.23x = 33,762.80 × 13,854.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.23x = 467,771,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,771,032.49/24,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,119.83

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