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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.70, 33,763.96 and 13,856.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.70, 33,763.96 and 13,856.51 is: 19,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.70 : 33,763.96 = 13,856.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.70/33,763.96 = 13,856.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.70x = 33,763.96 × 13,856.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.70x = 467,850,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,850,649.38/24,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.94

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