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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.96, 33,638.58 and 13,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.96, 33,638.58 and 13,764.52 is: 18,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.96 : 33,638.58 = 13,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.96/33,638.58 = 13,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.96x = 33,638.58 × 13,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.96x = 463,018,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,018,907.18/24,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.12

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