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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.21, 33,659.79 and 13,780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.21, 33,659.79 and 13,780.84 is: 19,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.21 : 33,659.79 = 13,780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.21/33,659.79 = 13,780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.21x = 33,659.79 × 13,780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.21x = 463,860,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,860,180.42/24,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.51

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