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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.93, 33,602.52 and 13,738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.93, 33,602.52 and 13,738.51 is: 18,959.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.93 : 33,602.52 = 13,738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.93/33,602.52 = 13,738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.93x = 33,602.52 × 13,738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.93x = 461,648,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,648,557.05/24,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,959.71

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