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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.60, 33,650.06 and 13,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.60, 33,650.06 and 13,774.18 is: 19,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.60 : 33,650.06 = 13,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.60/33,650.06 = 13,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.60x = 33,650.06 × 13,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.60x = 463,501,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,501,983.45/24,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.54

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