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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.96, 33,640.64 and 13,766.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.96, 33,640.64 and 13,766.72 is: 18,998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.96 : 33,640.64 = 13,766.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.96/33,640.64 = 13,766.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.96x = 33,640.64 × 13,766.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.96x = 463,121,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,121,271.50/24,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.32

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