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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.32, 33,783.14 and 13,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.32, 33,783.14 and 13,870.74 is: 19,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.32 : 33,783.14 = 13,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.32/33,783.14 = 13,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.32x = 33,783.14 × 13,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.32x = 468,597,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,597,151.32/24,481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.01

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