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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.60, 33,777.86 and 13,867.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.60, 33,777.86 and 13,867.26 is: 19,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.60 : 33,777.86 = 13,867.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.60/33,777.86 = 13,867.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.60x = 33,777.86 × 13,867.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.60x = 468,406,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,406,366.86/24,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.12

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