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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.94, 33,631.92 and 13,760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.94, 33,631.92 and 13,760.66 is: 18,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.94 : 33,631.92 = 13,760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.94/33,631.92 = 13,760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.94x = 33,631.92 × 13,760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.94x = 462,797,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,797,248.11/24,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.72

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