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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.94, 33,641.46 and 13,767.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.94, 33,641.46 and 13,767.39 is: 18,998.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.94 : 33,641.46 = 13,767.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.94/33,641.46 = 13,767.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.94x = 33,641.46 × 13,767.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.94x = 463,155,099.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,155,099.99/24,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.94

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