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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.79, 33,665.76 and 13,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.79, 33,665.76 and 13,785.20 is: 19,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.79 : 33,665.76 = 13,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.79/33,665.76 = 13,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.79x = 33,665.76 × 13,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.79x = 464,089,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,089,234.75/24,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.33

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