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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.52, 33,631.08 and 13,759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.52, 33,631.08 and 13,759.68 is: 18,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.52 : 33,631.08 = 13,759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.52/33,631.08 = 13,759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.52x = 33,631.08 × 13,759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.52x = 462,752,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,752,898.85/24,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.45

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