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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.44, 33,785.10 and 13,870.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.44, 33,785.10 and 13,870.71 is: 19,141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.44 : 33,785.10 = 13,870.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.44/33,785.10 = 13,870.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.44x = 33,785.10 × 13,870.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.44x = 468,623,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,623,324.42/24,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.98

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