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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,371.93, 33,629.47 and 13,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,371.93, 33,629.47 and 13,761.33 is: 18,988.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,371.93 : 33,629.47 = 13,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,371.93/33,629.47 = 13,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,371.93x = 33,629.47 × 13,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,371.93x = 462,786,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,786,234.40/24,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.49

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