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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.88, 33,807.46 and 13,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.88, 33,807.46 and 13,887.28 is: 19,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.88 : 33,807.46 = 13,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.88/33,807.46 = 13,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.88x = 33,807.46 × 13,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.88x = 469,493,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,493,663.11/24,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,164.66

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