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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.24, 33,663.33 and 13,782.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.24, 33,663.33 and 13,782.63 is: 19,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.24 : 33,663.33 = 13,782.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.24/33,663.33 = 13,782.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.24x = 33,663.33 × 13,782.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.24x = 463,969,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,969,221.96/24,393.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.40

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