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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.63, 33,645.58 and 13,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.63, 33,645.58 and 13,770.24 is: 19,001.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.63 : 33,645.58 = 13,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.63/33,645.58 = 13,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.63x = 33,645.58 × 13,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.63x = 463,307,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,307,711.54/24,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.55

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