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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.93, 33,632.45 and 13,760.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.93, 33,632.45 and 13,760.65 is: 18,990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.93 : 33,632.45 = 13,760.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.93/33,632.45 = 13,760.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.93x = 33,632.45 × 13,760.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.93x = 462,804,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,804,304.29/24,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.01

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