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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.02, 33,603.06 and 13,739.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.02, 33,603.06 and 13,739.43 is: 18,960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.02 : 33,603.06 = 13,739.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.02/33,603.06 = 13,739.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.02x = 33,603.06 × 13,739.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.02x = 461,686,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,686,890.66/24,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.43

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