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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.23, 33,775.83 and 13,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.23, 33,775.83 and 13,864.86 is: 19,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.23 : 33,775.83 = 13,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.23/33,775.83 = 13,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.23x = 33,775.83 × 13,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.23x = 468,297,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,297,154.33/24,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.51

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