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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.56, 33,784.47 and 13,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.56, 33,784.47 and 13,873.22 is: 19,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.56 : 33,784.47 = 13,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.56/33,784.47 = 13,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.56x = 33,784.47 × 13,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.56x = 468,699,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,699,215.97/24,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,144.99

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