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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.84, 33,777.44 and 13,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.84, 33,777.44 and 13,867.20 is: 19,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.84 : 33,777.44 = 13,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.84/33,777.44 = 13,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.84x = 33,777.44 × 13,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.84x = 468,398,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,398,515.97/24,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.18

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