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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.58, 33,632.49 and 13,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.58, 33,632.49 and 13,761.66 is: 18,990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.58 : 33,632.49 = 13,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.58/33,632.49 = 13,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.58x = 33,632.49 × 13,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.58x = 462,838,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,838,892.33/24,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.93

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