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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.52, 33,606.72 and 13,742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.52, 33,606.72 and 13,742.08 is: 18,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.52 : 33,606.72 = 13,742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.52/33,606.72 = 13,742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.52x = 33,606.72 × 13,742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.52x = 461,826,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,826,234.78/24,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.99

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