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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.62, 33,682.86 and 13,796.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.62, 33,682.86 and 13,796.34 is: 19,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.62 : 33,682.86 = 13,796.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.62/33,682.86 = 13,796.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.62x = 33,682.86 × 13,796.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.62x = 464,700,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,700,188.73/24,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,039.92

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