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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.48, 33,640.36 and 13,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.48, 33,640.36 and 13,766.84 is: 18,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.48 : 33,640.36 = 13,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.48/33,640.36 = 13,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.48x = 33,640.36 × 13,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.48x = 463,121,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,121,453.66/24,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.92

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