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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.23, 33,791.18 and 13,875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.23, 33,791.18 and 13,875.91 is: 19,148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.23 : 33,791.18 = 13,875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.23/33,791.18 = 13,875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.23x = 33,791.18 × 13,875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.23x = 468,883,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,883,218.62/24,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,148.85

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