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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.58, 33,629.73 and 13,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.58, 33,629.73 and 13,759.66 is: 18,988.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.58 : 33,629.73 = 13,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.58/33,629.73 = 13,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.58x = 33,629.73 × 13,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.58x = 462,733,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,733,650.69/24,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.17

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