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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.13, 33,603.15 and 13,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.13, 33,603.15 and 13,739.76 is: 18,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.13 : 33,603.15 = 13,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.13/33,603.15 = 13,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.13x = 33,603.15 × 13,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.13x = 461,699,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,699,216.24/24,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.85

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