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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.16, 33,624.90 and 13,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.16, 33,624.90 and 13,757 is: 18,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.16 : 33,624.90 = 13,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.16/33,624.90 = 13,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.16x = 33,624.90 × 13,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.16x = 462,577,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,577,749.30/24,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.33

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