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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.72, 33,829.68 and 13,757.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.72, 33,829.68 and 13,757.74 is: 18,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.72 : 33,829.68 = 13,757.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.72/33,829.68 = 13,757.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.72x = 33,829.68 × 13,757.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.72x = 465,419,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,419,941.72/24,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.65

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