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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.65, 33,604.85 and 13,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.65, 33,604.85 and 13,740.66 is: 18,962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.65 : 33,604.85 = 13,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.65/33,604.85 = 13,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.65x = 33,604.85 × 13,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.65x = 461,752,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,752,852.55/24,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,962.65

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