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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.48, 33,647.24 and 13,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.48, 33,647.24 and 13,771.76 is: 19,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.48 : 33,647.24 = 13,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.48/33,647.24 = 13,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.48x = 33,647.24 × 13,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.48x = 463,381,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,381,713.94/24,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.70

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