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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.26, 33,639.23 and 13,766.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.26, 33,639.23 and 13,766.57 is: 18,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.26 : 33,639.23 = 13,766.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.26/33,639.23 = 13,766.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.26x = 33,639.23 × 13,766.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.26x = 463,096,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,096,814.54/24,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.87

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