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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.89, 33,786.69 and 13,873.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.89, 33,786.69 and 13,873.94 is: 19,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.89 : 33,786.69 = 13,873.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.89/33,786.69 = 13,873.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.89x = 33,786.69 × 13,873.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.89x = 468,754,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,754,509.86/24,480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.77

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