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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,386.47, 33,653.98 and 13,775.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,386.47, 33,653.98 and 13,775.87 is: 19,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,386.47 : 33,653.98 = 13,775.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,386.47/33,653.98 = 13,775.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,386.47x = 33,653.98 × 13,775.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,386.47x = 463,612,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,612,954.82/24,386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,011.07

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