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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.60, 33,664.68 and 13,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.60, 33,664.68 and 13,785.96 is: 19,023.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.60 : 33,664.68 = 13,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.60/33,664.68 = 13,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.60x = 33,664.68 × 13,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.60x = 464,099,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,099,931.89/24,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.14

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