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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.16, 33,601.87 and 13,739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.16, 33,601.87 and 13,739.78 is: 18,960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.16 : 33,601.87 = 13,739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.16/33,601.87 = 13,739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.16x = 33,601.87 × 13,739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.16x = 461,682,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,682,301.39/24,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.91

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