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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.08, 33,662.46 and 13,782.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.08, 33,662.46 and 13,782.64 is: 19,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.08 : 33,662.46 = 13,782.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.08/33,662.46 = 13,782.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.08x = 33,662.46 × 13,782.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.08x = 463,957,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,957,567.69/24,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.83

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