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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.16, 33,623.52 and 13,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.16, 33,623.52 and 13,756 is: 18,986.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.16 : 33,623.52 = 13,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.16/33,623.52 = 13,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.16x = 33,623.52 × 13,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.16x = 462,525,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,525,141.12/24,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.95

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