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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.24, 33,604.84 and 13,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.24, 33,604.84 and 13,736 is: 18,956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.24 : 33,604.84 = 13,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.24/33,604.84 = 13,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.24x = 33,604.84 × 13,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.24x = 461,596,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,596,082.24/24,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,956.53

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