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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,474.96, 33,777.48 and 13,866.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,474.96, 33,777.48 and 13,866.48 is: 19,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,474.96 : 33,777.48 = 13,866.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,474.96/33,777.48 = 13,866.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,474.96x = 33,777.48 × 13,866.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,474.96x = 468,374,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,374,750.87/24,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.90

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