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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.12, 33,763.70 and 13,855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.12, 33,763.70 and 13,855.72 is: 19,121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.12 : 33,763.70 = 13,855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.12/33,763.70 = 13,855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.12x = 33,763.70 × 13,855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.12x = 467,820,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,820,373.36/24,466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.15

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