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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.70, 33,762.58 and 13,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.70, 33,762.58 and 13,855.51 is: 19,120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.70 : 33,762.58 = 13,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.70/33,762.58 = 13,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.70x = 33,762.58 × 13,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.70x = 467,797,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,797,764.82/24,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.56

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