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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.96, 33,632.10 and 13,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.96, 33,632.10 and 13,755.72 is: 18,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.96 : 33,632.10 = 13,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.96/33,632.10 = 13,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.96x = 33,632.10 × 13,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.96x = 462,633,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,633,750.61/24,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.77

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