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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,482.44, 33,786.48 and 13,871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,482.44, 33,786.48 and 13,871.71 is: 19,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,482.44 : 33,786.48 = 13,871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,482.44/33,786.48 = 13,871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,482.44x = 33,786.48 × 13,871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,482.44x = 468,676,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,676,252.48/24,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.36

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