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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.58, 33,619.68 and 13,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.58, 33,619.68 and 13,753.20 is: 18,979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.58 : 33,619.68 = 13,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.58/33,619.68 = 13,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.58x = 33,619.68 × 13,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.58x = 462,378,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,378,182.98/24,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,979.03

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