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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.71, 33,656.36 and 13,778.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.71, 33,656.36 and 13,778.34 is: 19,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.71 : 33,656.36 = 13,778.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.71/33,656.36 = 13,778.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.71x = 33,656.36 × 13,778.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.71x = 463,728,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,728,702.35/24,388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,014.07

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