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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.82, 33,784.82 and 13,873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.82, 33,784.82 and 13,873.46 is: 19,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.82 : 33,784.82 = 13,873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.82/33,784.82 = 13,873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.82x = 33,784.82 × 13,873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.82x = 468,712,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,712,348.88/24,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.32

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