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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.38, 33,777.46 and 13,866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.38, 33,777.46 and 13,866.78 is: 19,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.38 : 33,777.46 = 13,866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.38/33,777.46 = 13,866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.38x = 33,777.46 × 13,866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.38x = 468,384,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,384,606.78/24,477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.41

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