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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.70, 33,779.79 and 13,868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.70, 33,779.79 and 13,868.94 is: 19,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.70 : 33,779.79 = 13,868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.70/33,779.79 = 13,868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.70x = 33,779.79 × 13,868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.70x = 468,489,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,489,880.72/24,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.24

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