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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.26, 33,656.88 and 13,777.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.26, 33,656.88 and 13,777.98 is: 19,014.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.26 : 33,656.88 = 13,777.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.26/33,656.88 = 13,777.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.26x = 33,656.88 × 13,777.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.26x = 463,723,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,723,819.50/24,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.22

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