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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.18, 33,631.41 and 13,759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.18, 33,631.41 and 13,759.90 is: 18,988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.18 : 33,631.41 = 13,759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.18/33,631.41 = 13,759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.18x = 33,631.41 × 13,759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.18x = 462,764,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,764,838.46/24,370.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.98

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