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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.18, 33,782.67 and 13,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.18, 33,782.67 and 13,870.50 is: 19,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.18 : 33,782.67 = 13,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.18/33,782.67 = 13,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.18x = 33,782.67 × 13,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.18x = 468,582,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,582,524.24/24,480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.30

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