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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.47, 33,646.59 and 13,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.47, 33,646.59 and 13,770.88 is: 19,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.47 : 33,646.59 = 13,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.47/33,646.59 = 13,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.47x = 33,646.59 × 13,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.47x = 463,343,069.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,343,069.18/24,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.90

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