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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.53, 33,660.13 and 13,781.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.53, 33,660.13 and 13,781.14 is: 19,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.53 : 33,660.13 = 13,781.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.53/33,660.13 = 13,781.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.53x = 33,660.13 × 13,781.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.53x = 463,874,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,874,963.95/24,391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.87

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