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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.96, 33,628.86 and 13,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.96, 33,628.86 and 13,757.52 is: 18,984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.96 : 33,628.86 = 13,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.96/33,628.86 = 13,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.96x = 33,628.86 × 13,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.96x = 462,649,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,649,714.03/24,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.43

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