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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.86, 33,628.52 and 13,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.86, 33,628.52 and 13,760.54 is: 18,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.86 : 33,628.52 = 13,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.86/33,628.52 = 13,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.86x = 33,628.52 × 13,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.86x = 462,746,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,746,594.60/24,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.48

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