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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.95, 33,761.88 and 13,855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.95, 33,761.88 and 13,855.66 is: 19,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.95 : 33,761.88 = 13,855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.95/33,761.88 = 13,855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.95x = 33,761.88 × 13,855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.95x = 467,793,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,793,130.24/24,465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.17

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