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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.40, 33,778.72 and 13,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.40, 33,778.72 and 13,868.88 is: 19,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.40 : 33,778.72 = 13,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.40/33,778.72 = 13,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.40x = 33,778.72 × 13,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.40x = 468,473,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,473,014.23/24,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.13

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