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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.87, 33,774.12 and 13,864.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.87, 33,774.12 and 13,864.23 is: 19,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.87 : 33,774.12 = 13,864.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.87/33,774.12 = 13,864.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.87x = 33,774.12 × 13,864.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.87x = 468,252,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,252,167.73/24,474.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,131.96

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