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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.76, 33,666 and 13,785.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.76, 33,666 and 13,785.42 is: 19,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.76 : 33,666 = 13,785.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.76/33,666 = 13,785.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.76x = 33,666 × 13,785.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.76x = 464,099,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,099,949.72/24,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.80

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