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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.62, 33,723.92 and 13,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.62, 33,723.92 and 13,827.04 is: 19,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.62 : 33,723.92 = 13,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.62/33,723.92 = 13,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.62x = 33,723.92 × 13,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.62x = 466,301,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,301,990.80/24,437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,081.32

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