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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.33, 33,767.96 and 13,859.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.33, 33,767.96 and 13,859.73 is: 19,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.33 : 33,767.96 = 13,859.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.33/33,767.96 = 13,859.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.33x = 33,767.96 × 13,859.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.33x = 468,014,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,014,738.95/24,470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.81

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