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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.82, 33,639.59 and 13,621.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.82, 33,639.59 and 13,621.86 is: 18,797.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.82 : 33,639.59 = 13,621.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.82/33,639.59 = 13,621.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.82x = 33,639.59 × 13,621.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.82x = 458,233,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,233,843.48/24,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,797.94

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