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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,353.42, 33,607.68 and 13,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,353.42, 33,607.68 and 13,743.68 is: 18,966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,353.42 : 33,607.68 = 13,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,353.42/33,607.68 = 13,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,353.42x = 33,607.68 × 13,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,353.42x = 461,893,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,893,199.46/24,353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.26

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