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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.32, 33,781.76 and 13,869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.32, 33,781.76 and 13,869.74 is: 19,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.32 : 33,781.76 = 13,869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.32/33,781.76 = 13,869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.32x = 33,781.76 × 13,869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.32x = 468,544,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,544,227.94/24,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,139.63

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