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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.09, 33,780.66 and 13,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.09, 33,780.66 and 13,867.49 is: 19,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.09 : 33,780.66 = 13,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.09/33,780.66 = 13,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.09x = 33,780.66 × 13,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.09x = 468,452,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,452,964.74/24,478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,137.64

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