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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.22, 33,777.90 and 13,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.22, 33,777.90 and 13,870.27 is: 19,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.22 : 33,777.90 = 13,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.22/33,777.90 = 13,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.22x = 33,777.90 × 13,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.22x = 468,508,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,508,593.03/24,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.60

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