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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.24, 33,599.80 and 13,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.24, 33,599.80 and 13,737.72 is: 18,957.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.24 : 33,599.80 = 13,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.24/33,599.80 = 13,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.24x = 33,599.80 × 13,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.24x = 461,584,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,584,644.46/24,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.62

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