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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471.16, 33,770.98 and 13,860.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471.16, 33,770.98 and 13,860.56 is: 19,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471.16 : 33,770.98 = 13,860.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471.16/33,770.98 = 13,860.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471.16x = 33,770.98 × 13,860.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471.16x = 468,084,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,084,694.55/24,471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.01

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