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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.74, 33,669.54 and 13,787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.74, 33,669.54 and 13,787.13 is: 19,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.74 : 33,669.54 = 13,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.74/33,669.54 = 13,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.74x = 33,669.54 × 13,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.74x = 464,206,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,206,325.02/24,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,026.61

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