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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.64, 33,649.72 and 13,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.64, 33,649.72 and 13,773.24 is: 19,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.64 : 33,649.72 = 13,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.64/33,649.72 = 13,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.64x = 33,649.72 × 13,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.64x = 463,465,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,465,669.49/24,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.68

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