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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.08, 33,597.42 and 13,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.08, 33,597.42 and 13,737.64 is: 18,957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.08 : 33,597.42 = 13,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.08/33,597.42 = 13,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.08x = 33,597.42 × 13,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.08x = 461,549,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,549,260.89/24,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.07

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