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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.58, 33,611.40 and 13,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.58, 33,611.40 and 13,747.20 is: 18,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.58 : 33,611.40 = 13,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.58/33,611.40 = 13,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.58x = 33,611.40 × 13,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.58x = 462,062,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,062,638.08/24,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.75

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