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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,469.54, 33,767.93 and 13,861.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,469.54, 33,767.93 and 13,861.22 is: 19,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,469.54 : 33,767.93 = 13,861.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,469.54/33,767.93 = 13,861.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,469.54x = 33,767.93 × 13,861.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,469.54x = 468,064,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,064,572.49/24,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.46

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