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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.58, 33,665.91 and 13,785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.58, 33,665.91 and 13,785.14 is: 19,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.58 : 33,665.91 = 13,785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.58/33,665.91 = 13,785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.58x = 33,665.91 × 13,785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.58x = 464,089,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,089,282.58/24,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.28

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