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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.08, 33,787.30 and 13,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.08, 33,787.30 and 13,870.68 is: 19,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.08 : 33,787.30 = 13,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.08/33,787.30 = 13,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.08x = 33,787.30 × 13,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.08x = 468,652,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,652,826.36/24,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.91

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