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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.36, 33,642.81 and 13,768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.36, 33,642.81 and 13,768.92 is: 19,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.36 : 33,642.81 = 13,768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.36/33,642.81 = 13,768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.36x = 33,642.81 × 13,768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.36x = 463,225,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,225,159.47/24,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,002.27

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