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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.26, 33,640.61 and 13,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.26, 33,640.61 and 13,767.57 is: 18,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.26 : 33,640.61 = 13,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.26/33,640.61 = 13,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.26x = 33,640.61 × 13,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.26x = 463,149,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,149,453.02/24,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.24

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