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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.16, 33,778.50 and 13,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.16, 33,778.50 and 13,866.52 is: 19,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.16 : 33,778.50 = 13,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.16/33,778.50 = 13,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.16x = 33,778.50 × 13,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.16x = 468,390,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,390,245.82/24,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.25

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