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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,538.67, 33,860.81 and 13,784.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,538.67, 33,860.81 and 13,784.75 is: 19,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,538.67 : 33,860.81 = 13,784.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,538.67/33,860.81 = 13,784.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,538.67x = 33,860.81 × 13,784.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,538.67x = 466,762,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,762,800.65/24,538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,021.52

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