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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.64, 33,784.37 and 13,727.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.64, 33,784.37 and 13,727.53 is: 18,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.64 : 33,784.37 = 13,727.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.64/33,784.37 = 13,727.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.64x = 33,784.37 × 13,727.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.64x = 463,775,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,775,749.13/24,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,943.82

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