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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.46, 33,662.26 and 13,781.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.46, 33,662.26 and 13,781.88 is: 19,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.46 : 33,662.26 = 13,781.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.46/33,662.26 = 13,781.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.46x = 33,662.26 × 13,781.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.46x = 463,929,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,929,227.85/24,392.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.37

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