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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,487.22, 33,791.72 and 13,876.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,487.22, 33,791.72 and 13,876.83 is: 19,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,487.22 : 33,791.72 = 13,876.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,487.22/33,791.72 = 13,876.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,487.22x = 33,791.72 × 13,876.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,487.22x = 468,921,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,921,884.46/24,487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,149.66

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