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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.93, 33,667.38 and 13,785.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.93, 33,667.38 and 13,785.93 is: 19,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.93 : 33,667.38 = 13,785.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.93/33,667.38 = 13,785.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.93x = 33,667.38 × 13,785.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.93x = 464,136,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,136,143.96/24,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.37

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