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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.92, 33,767.07 and 13,860.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.92, 33,767.07 and 13,860.59 is: 19,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.92 : 33,767.07 = 13,860.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.92/33,767.07 = 13,860.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.92x = 33,767.07 × 13,860.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.92x = 468,031,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,031,512.77/24,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.60

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