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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.62, 33,769.52 and 13,860.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.62, 33,769.52 and 13,860.25 is: 19,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.62 : 33,769.52 = 13,860.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.62/33,769.52 = 13,860.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.62x = 33,769.52 × 13,860.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.62x = 468,053,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,053,887.83/24,470.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.18

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