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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.96, 33,629.34 and 13,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.96, 33,629.34 and 13,753.72 is: 18,981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.96 : 33,629.34 = 13,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.96/33,629.34 = 13,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.96x = 33,629.34 × 13,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.96x = 462,528,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,528,526.14/24,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.01

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