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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,387.52, 33,656.64 and 13,778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,387.52, 33,656.64 and 13,778.32 is: 19,015.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,387.52 : 33,656.64 = 13,778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,387.52/33,656.64 = 13,778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,387.52x = 33,656.64 × 13,778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,387.52x = 463,731,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,731,956.04/24,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,015.13

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