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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.09, 33,871.72 and 13,787.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.09, 33,871.72 and 13,787.54 is: 19,025.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.09 : 33,871.72 = 13,787.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.09/33,871.72 = 13,787.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.09x = 33,871.72 × 13,787.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.09x = 467,007,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,007,456.07/24,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.74

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