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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,485.76, 33,788.42 and 13,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,485.76, 33,788.42 and 13,877.04 is: 19,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,485.76 : 33,788.42 = 13,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,485.76/33,788.42 = 13,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,485.76x = 33,788.42 × 13,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,485.76x = 468,883,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,883,255.88/24,485.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.22

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