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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.06, 33,638.82 and 13,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.06, 33,638.82 and 13,764.98 is: 18,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.06 : 33,638.82 = 13,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.06/33,638.82 = 13,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.06x = 33,638.82 × 13,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.06x = 463,037,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,037,684.52/24,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.81

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