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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.06, 33,783.78 and 13,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.06, 33,783.78 and 13,872.72 is: 19,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.06 : 33,783.78 = 13,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.06/33,783.78 = 13,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.06x = 33,783.78 × 13,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.06x = 468,672,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,672,920.48/24,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.31

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