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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.36, 33,642.41 and 13,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.36, 33,642.41 and 13,767.93 is: 18,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.36 : 33,642.41 = 13,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.36/33,642.41 = 13,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.36x = 33,642.41 × 13,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.36x = 463,186,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,186,277.07/24,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,998.34

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