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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.21, 33,598.46 and 13,737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.21, 33,598.46 and 13,737.83 is: 18,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.21 : 33,598.46 = 13,737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.21/33,598.46 = 13,737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.21x = 33,598.46 × 13,737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.21x = 461,569,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,569,798.09/24,347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.81

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