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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.67, 33,662.97 and 13,782.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.67, 33,662.97 and 13,782.48 is: 19,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.67 : 33,662.97 = 13,782.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.67/33,662.97 = 13,782.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.67x = 33,662.97 × 13,782.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.67x = 463,959,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,959,210.77/24,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.44

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