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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.16, 33,782.07 and 13,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.16, 33,782.07 and 13,868.13 is: 19,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.16 : 33,782.07 = 13,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.16/33,782.07 = 13,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.16x = 33,782.07 × 13,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.16x = 468,494,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,494,317.12/24,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.93

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