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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.98, 33,650.10 and 13,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.98, 33,650.10 and 13,772.88 is: 19,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.98 : 33,650.10 = 13,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.98/33,650.10 = 13,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.98x = 33,650.10 × 13,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.98x = 463,458,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,458,789.29/24,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.47

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