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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.94, 33,639.71 and 13,767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.94, 33,639.71 and 13,767.17 is: 18,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.94 : 33,639.71 = 13,767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.94/33,639.71 = 13,767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.94x = 33,639.71 × 13,767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.94x = 463,123,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,123,369.29/24,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.20

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