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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.46, 33,667.78 and 13,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.46, 33,667.78 and 13,785.88 is: 19,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.46 : 33,667.78 = 13,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.46/33,667.78 = 13,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.46x = 33,667.78 × 13,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.46x = 464,139,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,139,974.95/24,396.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.89

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