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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.14, 33,781.14 and 13,870.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.14, 33,781.14 and 13,870.62 is: 19,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.14 : 33,781.14 = 13,870.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.14/33,781.14 = 13,870.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.14x = 33,781.14 × 13,870.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.14x = 468,565,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,565,356.11/24,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.54

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