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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.46, 33,628.18 and 13,758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.46, 33,628.18 and 13,758.54 is: 18,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.46 : 33,628.18 = 13,758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.46/33,628.18 = 13,758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.46x = 33,628.18 × 13,758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.46x = 462,674,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,674,659.66/24,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.62

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