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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.65, 33,629.23 and 13,758.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.65, 33,629.23 and 13,758.51 is: 18,987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.65 : 33,629.23 = 13,758.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.65/33,629.23 = 13,758.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.65x = 33,629.23 × 13,758.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.65x = 462,687,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,687,974.00/24,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.02

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