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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.92, 33,616.56 and 13,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.92, 33,616.56 and 13,753 is: 18,979.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.92 : 33,616.56 = 13,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.92/33,616.56 = 13,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.92x = 33,616.56 × 13,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.92x = 462,328,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,328,549.68/24,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,979.07

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