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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.22, 33,769.02 and 13,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.22, 33,769.02 and 13,861.92 is: 19,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.22 : 33,769.02 = 13,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.22/33,769.02 = 13,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.22x = 33,769.02 × 13,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.22x = 468,103,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,103,453.72/24,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.52

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