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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.16, 33,777.12 and 13,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.16, 33,777.12 and 13,865.52 is: 19,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.16 : 33,777.12 = 13,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.16/33,777.12 = 13,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.16x = 33,777.12 × 13,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.16x = 468,337,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,337,332.90/24,478.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.87

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