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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.74, 33,974.28 and 13,864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.74, 33,974.28 and 13,864.38 is: 19,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.74 : 33,974.28 = 13,864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.74/33,974.28 = 13,864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.74x = 33,974.28 × 13,864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.74x = 471,032,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,032,328.15/24,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.30

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