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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.73, 33,662.63 and 13,782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.73, 33,662.63 and 13,782.13 is: 19,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.73 : 33,662.63 = 13,782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.73/33,662.63 = 13,782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.73x = 33,662.63 × 13,782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.73x = 463,942,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,942,742.80/24,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.71

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