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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.99, 33,774.06 and 13,864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.99, 33,774.06 and 13,864.69 is: 19,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.99 : 33,774.06 = 13,864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.99/33,774.06 = 13,864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.99x = 33,774.06 × 13,864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.99x = 468,266,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,266,871.94/24,472.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.03

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