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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.52, 33,651.12 and 13,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.52, 33,651.12 and 13,774.32 is: 19,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.52 : 33,651.12 = 13,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.52/33,651.12 = 13,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.52x = 33,651.12 × 13,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.52x = 463,521,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,521,295.24/24,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.61

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