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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.68, 33,667.04 and 13,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.68, 33,667.04 and 13,785.68 is: 19,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.68 : 33,667.04 = 13,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.68/33,667.04 = 13,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.68x = 33,667.04 × 13,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.68x = 464,123,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,123,039.99/24,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.02

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