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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.87, 33,771.36 and 13,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.87, 33,771.36 and 13,716.44 is: 18,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.87 : 33,771.36 = 13,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.87/33,771.36 = 13,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.87x = 33,771.36 × 13,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.87x = 463,222,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,222,842.38/24,472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.02

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