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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.18, 33,660.82 and 13,781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.18, 33,660.82 and 13,781.18 is: 19,017.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.18 : 33,660.82 = 13,781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.18/33,660.82 = 13,781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.18x = 33,660.82 × 13,781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.18x = 463,885,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,885,819.37/24,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.81

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