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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.10, 33,628.30 and 13,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.10, 33,628.30 and 13,757.68 is: 18,984.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.10 : 33,628.30 = 13,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.10/33,628.30 = 13,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.10x = 33,628.30 × 13,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.10x = 462,647,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,647,397.99/24,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.22

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