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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.37, 33,660.45 and 13,782.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.37, 33,660.45 and 13,782.41 is: 19,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.37 : 33,660.45 = 13,782.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.37/33,660.45 = 13,782.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.37x = 33,660.45 × 13,782.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.37x = 463,921,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,921,954.38/24,392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.14

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