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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.16, 33,643.42 and 13,771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.16, 33,643.42 and 13,771.32 is: 19,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.16 : 33,643.42 = 13,771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.16/33,643.42 = 13,771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.16x = 33,643.42 × 13,771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.16x = 463,314,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,314,302.71/24,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.74

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