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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.65, 33,630.61 and 13,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.65, 33,630.61 and 13,759.51 is: 18,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.65 : 33,630.61 = 13,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.65/33,630.61 = 13,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.65x = 33,630.61 × 13,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.65x = 462,740,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,740,714.60/24,369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.40

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