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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.58, 33,628.35 and 13,758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.58, 33,628.35 and 13,758.66 is: 18,986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.58 : 33,628.35 = 13,758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.58/33,628.35 = 13,758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.58x = 33,628.35 × 13,758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.58x = 462,681,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,681,034.01/24,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.79

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