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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.08, 33,618.96 and 13,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.08, 33,618.96 and 13,752.70 is: 18,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.08 : 33,618.96 = 13,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.08/33,618.96 = 13,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.08x = 33,618.96 × 13,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.08x = 462,351,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,351,471.19/24,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.32

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