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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.46, 33,626.81 and 13,757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.46, 33,626.81 and 13,757.54 is: 18,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.46 : 33,626.81 = 13,757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.46/33,626.81 = 13,757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.46x = 33,626.81 × 13,757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.46x = 462,621,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,621,946.73/24,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.24

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