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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.30, 33,666.89 and 13,788.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.30, 33,666.89 and 13,788.09 is: 19,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.30 : 33,666.89 = 13,788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.30/33,666.89 = 13,788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.30x = 33,666.89 × 13,788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.30x = 464,202,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,202,040.40/24,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.68

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