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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.46, 33,665.02 and 13,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.46, 33,665.02 and 13,783.88 is: 19,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.46 : 33,665.02 = 13,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.46/33,665.02 = 13,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.46x = 33,665.02 × 13,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.46x = 464,034,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,034,595.88/24,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.13

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