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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.97, 33,669.80 and 13,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.97, 33,669.80 and 13,788.81 is: 19,029.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.97 : 33,669.80 = 13,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.97/33,669.80 = 13,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.97x = 33,669.80 × 13,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.97x = 464,266,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,266,474.94/24,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,029.68

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