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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.92, 33,615.18 and 13,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.92, 33,615.18 and 13,752 is: 18,977.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.92 : 33,615.18 = 13,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.92/33,615.18 = 13,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.92x = 33,615.18 × 13,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.92x = 462,275,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,275,955.36/24,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.69

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