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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.92, 33,778.44 and 13,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.92, 33,778.44 and 13,865.64 is: 19,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.92 : 33,778.44 = 13,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.92/33,778.44 = 13,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.92x = 33,778.44 × 13,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.92x = 468,359,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,359,688.80/24,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.53

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