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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,391.73, 33,661.25 and 13,781.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,391.73, 33,661.25 and 13,781.13 is: 19,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,391.73 : 33,661.25 = 13,781.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,391.73/33,661.25 = 13,781.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,391.73x = 33,661.25 × 13,781.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,391.73x = 463,889,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,889,993.31/24,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.33

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