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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.84, 33,778.76 and 13,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.84, 33,778.76 and 13,868.46 is: 19,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.84 : 33,778.76 = 13,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.84/33,778.76 = 13,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.84x = 33,778.76 × 13,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.84x = 468,459,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,459,312.57/24,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.10

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