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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.62, 33,641.76 and 13,768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.62, 33,641.76 and 13,768.20 is: 19,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.62 : 33,641.76 = 13,768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.62/33,641.76 = 13,768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.62x = 33,641.76 × 13,768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.62x = 463,186,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,186,480.03/24,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,001.26

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