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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,379.65, 33,640.52 and 13,624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,379.65, 33,640.52 and 13,624.07 is: 18,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,379.65 : 33,640.52 = 13,624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,379.65/33,640.52 = 13,624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,379.65x = 33,640.52 × 13,624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,379.65x = 458,320,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,320,562.99/24,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.31

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