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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.64, 33,777.12 and 13,865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.64, 33,777.12 and 13,865.28 is: 19,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.64 : 33,777.12 = 13,865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.64/33,777.12 = 13,865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.64x = 33,777.12 × 13,865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.64x = 468,329,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,329,226.39/24,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.72

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