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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.67, 33,622.90 and 13,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.67, 33,622.90 and 13,757.72 is: 18,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.67 : 33,622.90 = 13,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.67/33,622.90 = 13,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.67x = 33,622.90 × 13,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.67x = 462,574,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,574,241.28/24,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.45

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