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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.97, 33,668.42 and 13,787.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.97, 33,668.42 and 13,787.81 is: 19,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.97 : 33,668.42 = 13,787.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.97/33,668.42 = 13,787.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.97x = 33,668.42 × 13,787.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.97x = 464,213,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,213,777.96/24,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.30

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