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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.59, 33,866.87 and 13,787.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.59, 33,866.87 and 13,787.37 is: 19,027.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.59 : 33,866.87 = 13,787.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.59/33,866.87 = 13,787.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.59x = 33,866.87 × 13,787.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.59x = 466,934,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,934,998.50/24,540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.05

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