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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,353.56, 33,607.92 and 13,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,353.56, 33,607.92 and 13,745.44 is: 18,968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,353.56 : 33,607.92 = 13,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,353.56/33,607.92 = 13,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,353.56x = 33,607.92 × 13,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,353.56x = 461,955,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,955,647.88/24,353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,968.71

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