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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.76, 33,653.04 and 13,775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.76, 33,653.04 and 13,775.84 is: 19,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.76 : 33,653.04 = 13,775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.76/33,653.04 = 13,775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.76x = 33,653.04 × 13,775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.76x = 463,598,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,598,894.55/24,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.05

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