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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.57, 33,663.64 and 13,783.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.57, 33,663.64 and 13,783.97 is: 19,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.57 : 33,663.64 = 13,783.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.57/33,663.64 = 13,783.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.57x = 33,663.64 × 13,783.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.57x = 464,018,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,018,603.85/24,394.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,021.39

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