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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.36, 33,659.84 and 13,781.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.36, 33,659.84 and 13,781.31 is: 19,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.36 : 33,659.84 = 13,781.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.36/33,659.84 = 13,781.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.36x = 33,659.84 × 13,781.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.36x = 463,876,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,876,620.68/24,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.30

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