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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.60, 33,660.54 and 13,782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.60, 33,660.54 and 13,782.96 is: 19,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.60 : 33,660.54 = 13,782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.60/33,660.54 = 13,782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.60x = 33,660.54 × 13,782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.60x = 463,941,876.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,941,876.40/24,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.00

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