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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.69, 33,623.62 and 13,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.69, 33,623.62 and 13,757.10 is: 18,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.69 : 33,623.62 = 13,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.69/33,623.62 = 13,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.69x = 33,623.62 × 13,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.69x = 462,563,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,563,419.60/24,367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,982.65

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