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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.84, 33,631.50 and 13,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.84, 33,631.50 and 13,759.84 is: 18,988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.84 : 33,631.50 = 13,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.84/33,631.50 = 13,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.84x = 33,631.50 × 13,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.84x = 462,764,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,764,058.96/24,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.43

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