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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.84, 33,763.66 and 13,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.84, 33,763.66 and 13,855.25 is: 19,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.84 : 33,763.66 = 13,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.84/33,763.66 = 13,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.84x = 33,763.66 × 13,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.84x = 467,803,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,803,950.22/24,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.70

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