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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.93, 33,763.23 and 13,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.93, 33,763.23 and 13,856.64 is: 19,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.93 : 33,763.23 = 13,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.93/33,763.23 = 13,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.93x = 33,763.23 × 13,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.93x = 467,844,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,844,796.74/24,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.52

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