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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.44, 33,632.62 and 13,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.44, 33,632.62 and 13,761.16 is: 18,990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.44 : 33,632.62 = 13,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.44/33,632.62 = 13,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.44x = 33,632.62 × 13,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.44x = 462,823,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,823,865.04/24,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.42

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