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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.47, 33,783.77 and 13,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.47, 33,783.77 and 13,874.52 is: 19,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.47 : 33,783.77 = 13,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.47/33,783.77 = 13,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.47x = 33,783.77 × 13,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.47x = 468,733,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,733,523.17/24,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.46

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