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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,379.97, 33,640.94 and 13,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,379.97, 33,640.94 and 13,623.48 is: 18,798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,379.97 : 33,640.94 = 13,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,379.97/33,640.94 = 13,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,379.97x = 33,640.94 × 13,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,379.97x = 458,306,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,306,707.33/24,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.50

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