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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.96, 33,783.96 and 13,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.96, 33,783.96 and 13,870.32 is: 19,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.96 : 33,783.96 = 13,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.96/33,783.96 = 13,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.96x = 33,783.96 × 13,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.96x = 468,594,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,594,336.07/24,480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.17

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