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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.12, 33,782.52 and 13,870.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.12, 33,782.52 and 13,870.82 is: 19,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.12 : 33,782.52 = 13,870.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.12/33,782.52 = 13,870.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.12x = 33,782.52 × 13,870.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.12x = 468,591,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,591,254.07/24,479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.49

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