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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,398.28, 33,670.28 and 13,787.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,398.28, 33,670.28 and 13,787.69 is: 19,027.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,398.28 : 33,670.28 = 13,787.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,398.28/33,670.28 = 13,787.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,398.28x = 33,670.28 × 13,787.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,398.28x = 464,235,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,235,248.97/24,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.38

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