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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.06, 33,637.44 and 13,763.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.06, 33,637.44 and 13,763.98 is: 18,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.06 : 33,637.44 = 13,763.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.06/33,637.44 = 13,763.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.06x = 33,637.44 × 13,763.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.06x = 462,985,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,985,051.41/24,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,993.43

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