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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.08, 33,778.56 and 13,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.08, 33,778.56 and 13,867.75 is: 19,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.08 : 33,778.56 = 13,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.08/33,778.56 = 13,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.08x = 33,778.56 × 13,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.08x = 468,432,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,432,625.44/24,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.82

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