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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.08, 33,620.34 and 13,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.08, 33,620.34 and 13,753.70 is: 18,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.08 : 33,620.34 = 13,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.08/33,620.34 = 13,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.08x = 33,620.34 × 13,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.08x = 462,404,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,404,070.26/24,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,979.70

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