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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.08, 33,681.78 and 13,796.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.08, 33,681.78 and 13,796.64 is: 19,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.08 : 33,681.78 = 13,796.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.08/33,681.78 = 13,796.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.08x = 33,681.78 × 13,796.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.08x = 464,695,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,695,393.22/24,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,040.15

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