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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.05, 33,602.34 and 13,739.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.05, 33,602.34 and 13,739.05 is: 18,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.05 : 33,602.34 = 13,739.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.05/33,602.34 = 13,739.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.05x = 33,602.34 × 13,739.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.05x = 461,664,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,664,229.38/24,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,959.48

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