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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,384.78, 33,649.83 and 13,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,384.78, 33,649.83 and 13,630.14 is: 18,808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,384.78 : 33,649.83 = 13,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,384.78/33,649.83 = 13,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,384.78x = 33,649.83 × 13,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,384.78x = 458,651,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,651,893.88/24,384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.94

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