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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.18, 33,659.44 and 13,780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.18, 33,659.44 and 13,780.18 is: 19,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.18 : 33,659.44 = 13,780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.18/33,659.44 = 13,780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.18x = 33,659.44 × 13,780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.18x = 463,833,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,833,141.90/24,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.43

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