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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.46, 33,601.08 and 13,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.46, 33,601.08 and 13,733.22 is: 18,952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.46 : 33,601.08 = 13,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.46/33,601.08 = 13,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.46x = 33,601.08 × 13,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.46x = 461,451,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,451,023.88/24,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.74

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