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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.04, 33,602.72 and 13,743.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.04, 33,602.72 and 13,743.09 is: 18,965.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.04 : 33,602.72 = 13,743.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.04/33,602.72 = 13,743.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.04x = 33,602.72 × 13,743.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.04x = 461,805,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,805,136.49/24,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,965.27

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