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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.71, 33,662.88 and 13,783.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.71, 33,662.88 and 13,783.11 is: 19,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.71 : 33,662.88 = 13,783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.71/33,662.88 = 13,783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.71x = 33,662.88 × 13,783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.71x = 463,979,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,979,227.66/24,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.45

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