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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.62, 33,777.61 and 13,866.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.62, 33,777.61 and 13,866.23 is: 19,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.62 : 33,777.61 = 13,866.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.62/33,777.61 = 13,866.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.62x = 33,777.61 × 13,866.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.62x = 468,367,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,367,870.89/24,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.32

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