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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.22, 33,783.38 and 13,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.22, 33,783.38 and 13,874.28 is: 19,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.22 : 33,783.38 = 13,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.22/33,783.38 = 13,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.22x = 33,783.38 × 13,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.22x = 468,720,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,720,073.47/24,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.11

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