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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.76, 33,639.92 and 13,767.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.76, 33,639.92 and 13,767.07 is: 18,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.76 : 33,639.92 = 13,767.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.76/33,639.92 = 13,767.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.76x = 33,639.92 × 13,767.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.76x = 463,123,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,123,133.43/24,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.56

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