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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.12, 33,777.72 and 13,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.12, 33,777.72 and 13,867.68 is: 19,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.12 : 33,777.72 = 13,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.12/33,777.72 = 13,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.12x = 33,777.72 × 13,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.12x = 468,418,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,418,612.09/24,477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.00

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