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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.08, 33,663.90 and 13,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.08, 33,663.90 and 13,783.68 is: 19,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.08 : 33,663.90 = 13,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.08/33,663.90 = 13,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.08x = 33,663.90 × 13,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.08x = 464,012,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,012,425.15/24,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,021.52

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