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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.93, 33,601.14 and 13,737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.93, 33,601.14 and 13,737.51 is: 18,958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.93 : 33,601.14 = 13,737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.93/33,601.14 = 13,737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.93x = 33,601.14 × 13,737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.93x = 461,595,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,595,996.76/24,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.33

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