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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.12, 33,640.44 and 13,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.12, 33,640.44 and 13,767.44 is: 18,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.12 : 33,640.44 = 13,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.12/33,640.44 = 13,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.12x = 33,640.44 × 13,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.12x = 463,142,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,142,739.27/24,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.08

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