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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.36, 33,640.31 and 13,766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.36, 33,640.31 and 13,766.76 is: 18,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.36 : 33,640.31 = 13,766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.36/33,640.31 = 13,766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.36x = 33,640.31 × 13,766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.36x = 463,118,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,118,108.51/24,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.88

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