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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.96, 33,633.48 and 13,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.96, 33,633.48 and 13,756.72 is: 18,985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.96 : 33,633.48 = 13,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.96/33,633.48 = 13,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.96x = 33,633.48 × 13,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.96x = 462,686,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,686,366.99/24,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.15

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