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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.12, 33,628.98 and 13,614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.12, 33,628.98 and 13,614.17 is: 18,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.12 : 33,628.98 = 13,614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.12/33,628.98 = 13,614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.12x = 33,628.98 × 13,614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.12x = 457,830,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,830,482.50/24,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,787.32

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