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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.11, 33,601.30 and 13,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.11, 33,601.30 and 13,740.73 is: 18,961.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.11 : 33,601.30 = 13,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.11/33,601.30 = 13,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.11x = 33,601.30 × 13,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.11x = 461,706,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,706,390.95/24,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,961.16

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