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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.64, 33,649.86 and 13,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.64, 33,649.86 and 13,774.60 is: 19,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.64 : 33,649.86 = 13,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.64/33,649.86 = 13,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.64x = 33,649.86 × 13,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.64x = 463,513,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,513,361.56/24,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,010.75

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