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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.22, 33,636.33 and 13,766.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.22, 33,636.33 and 13,766.58 is: 18,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.22 : 33,636.33 = 13,766.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.22/33,636.33 = 13,766.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.22x = 33,636.33 × 13,766.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.22x = 463,057,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,057,227.85/24,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.49

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