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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.72, 33,637.84 and 13,621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.72, 33,637.84 and 13,621.23 is: 18,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.72 : 33,637.84 = 13,621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.72/33,637.84 = 13,621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.72x = 33,637.84 × 13,621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.72x = 458,188,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,188,721.29/24,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.39

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