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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.73, 33,646.86 and 13,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.73, 33,646.86 and 13,771.35 is: 19,005.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.73 : 33,646.86 = 13,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.73/33,646.86 = 13,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.73x = 33,646.86 × 13,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.73x = 463,362,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,362,685.46/24,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.28

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