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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.14, 33,763.52 and 13,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.14, 33,763.52 and 13,715.44 is: 18,922.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.14 : 33,763.52 = 13,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.14/33,763.52 = 13,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.14x = 33,763.52 × 13,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.14x = 463,081,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,081,405.48/24,472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.80

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