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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.93, 33,605.28 and 13,740.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.93, 33,605.28 and 13,740.51 is: 18,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.93 : 33,605.28 = 13,740.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.93/33,605.28 = 13,740.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.93x = 33,605.28 × 13,740.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.93x = 461,753,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,753,685.89/24,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,962.47

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