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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.99, 33,660.47 and 13,783.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.99, 33,660.47 and 13,783.61 is: 19,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.99 : 33,660.47 = 13,783.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.99/33,660.47 = 13,783.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.99x = 33,660.47 × 13,783.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.99x = 463,962,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,962,657.05/24,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.33

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