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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.72, 33,766.95 and 13,860.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.72, 33,766.95 and 13,860.42 is: 19,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.72 : 33,766.95 = 13,860.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.72/33,766.95 = 13,860.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.72x = 33,766.95 × 13,860.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.72x = 468,024,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,024,109.12/24,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.45

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