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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.74, 33,626.97 and 13,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.74, 33,626.97 and 13,759.42 is: 18,986.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.74 : 33,626.97 = 13,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.74/33,626.97 = 13,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.74x = 33,626.97 × 13,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.74x = 462,687,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,687,603.56/24,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.93

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