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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.49, 33,977.75 and 13,864.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.49, 33,977.75 and 13,864.46 is: 19,134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.49 : 33,977.75 = 13,864.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.49/33,977.75 = 13,864.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.49x = 33,977.75 × 13,864.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.49x = 471,083,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,083,171.39/24,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.57

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