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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.46, 33,656.74 and 13,777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.46, 33,656.74 and 13,777.88 is: 19,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.46 : 33,656.74 = 13,777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.46/33,656.74 = 13,777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.46x = 33,656.74 × 13,777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.46x = 463,718,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,718,524.91/24,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.85

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