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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.71, 33,666.13 and 13,787.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.71, 33,666.13 and 13,787.31 is: 19,024.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.71 : 33,666.13 = 13,787.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.71/33,666.13 = 13,787.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.71x = 33,666.13 × 13,787.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.71x = 464,165,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,165,514.29/24,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.97

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