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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.57, 33,660.88 and 13,781.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.57, 33,660.88 and 13,781.97 is: 19,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.57 : 33,660.88 = 13,781.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.57/33,660.88 = 13,781.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.57x = 33,660.88 × 13,781.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.57x = 463,913,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,913,203.88/24,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.63

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