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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.72, 33,669.52 and 13,787.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.72, 33,669.52 and 13,787.12 is: 19,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.72 : 33,669.52 = 13,787.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.72/33,669.52 = 13,787.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.72x = 33,669.52 × 13,787.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.72x = 464,205,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,205,712.58/24,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.60

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