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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.49, 33,618.76 and 13,752.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.49, 33,618.76 and 13,752.49 is: 18,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.49 : 33,618.76 = 13,752.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.49/33,618.76 = 13,752.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.49x = 33,618.76 × 13,752.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.49x = 462,341,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,341,660.71/24,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,976.82

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