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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.88, 33,630.46 and 13,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.88, 33,630.46 and 13,759.28 is: 18,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.88 : 33,630.46 = 13,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.88/33,630.46 = 13,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.88x = 33,630.46 × 13,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.88x = 462,730,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,730,915.67/24,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.82

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