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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.74, 33,668.16 and 13,786.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.74, 33,668.16 and 13,786.13 is: 19,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.74 : 33,668.16 = 13,786.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.74/33,668.16 = 13,786.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.74x = 33,668.16 × 13,786.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.74x = 464,153,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,153,630.62/24,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.23

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