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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.36, 33,623.70 and 13,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.36, 33,623.70 and 13,757.04 is: 18,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.36 : 33,623.70 = 13,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.36/33,623.70 = 13,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.36x = 33,623.70 × 13,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.36x = 462,562,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,562,585.85/24,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.66

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