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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.72, 33,628.14 and 13,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.72, 33,628.14 and 13,759.34 is: 18,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.72 : 33,628.14 = 13,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.72/33,628.14 = 13,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.72x = 33,628.14 × 13,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.72x = 462,701,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,701,011.83/24,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.50

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