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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.28, 33,660.50 and 13,781.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.28, 33,660.50 and 13,781.69 is: 19,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.28 : 33,660.50 = 13,781.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.28/33,660.50 = 13,781.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.28x = 33,660.50 × 13,781.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.28x = 463,898,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,898,465.26/24,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.25

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