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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.67, 33,662.82 and 13,783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.67, 33,662.82 and 13,783.07 is: 19,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.67 : 33,662.82 = 13,783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.67/33,662.82 = 13,783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.67x = 33,662.82 × 13,783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.67x = 463,977,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,977,140.30/24,393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.39

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