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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.97, 33,671.18 and 13,789.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.97, 33,671.18 and 13,789.81 is: 19,031.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.97 : 33,671.18 = 13,789.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.97/33,671.18 = 13,789.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.97x = 33,671.18 × 13,789.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.97x = 464,319,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,319,174.68/24,397.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.06

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