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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.96, 33,662.32 and 13,784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.96, 33,662.32 and 13,784.59 is: 19,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.96 : 33,662.32 = 13,784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.96/33,662.32 = 13,784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.96x = 33,662.32 × 13,784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.96x = 464,021,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,021,279.65/24,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,021.19

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