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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.49, 33,785.31 and 13,874.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.49, 33,785.31 and 13,874.79 is: 19,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.49 : 33,785.31 = 13,874.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.49/33,785.31 = 13,874.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.49x = 33,785.31 × 13,874.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.49x = 468,764,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,764,081.33/24,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.13

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