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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388, 33,652.74 and 13,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388, 33,652.74 and 13,775.38 is: 19,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388 : 33,652.74 = 13,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388/33,652.74 = 13,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388x = 33,652.74 × 13,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388x = 463,579,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,579,281.54/24,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.50

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