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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.13, 33,772.97 and 13,863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.13, 33,772.97 and 13,863.53 is: 19,130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.13 : 33,772.97 = 13,863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.13/33,772.97 = 13,863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.13x = 33,772.97 × 13,863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.13x = 468,212,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,212,701.88/24,474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.93

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