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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.81, 33,777.27 and 13,863.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.81, 33,777.27 and 13,863.42 is: 19,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.81 : 33,777.27 = 13,863.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.81/33,777.27 = 13,863.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.81x = 33,777.27 × 13,863.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.81x = 468,268,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,268,480.46/24,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.45

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