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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.22, 33,668.93 and 13,787.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.22, 33,668.93 and 13,787.55 is: 19,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.22 : 33,668.93 = 13,787.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.22/33,668.93 = 13,787.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.22x = 33,668.93 × 13,787.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.22x = 464,212,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,212,090.29/24,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.25

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