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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.89, 33,716.24 and 13,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.89, 33,716.24 and 13,676.76 is: 18,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.89 : 33,716.24 = 13,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.89/33,716.24 = 13,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.89x = 33,716.24 × 13,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.89x = 461,128,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,128,922.58/24,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,874.83

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