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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.68, 33,609.42 and 13,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.68, 33,609.42 and 13,747.08 is: 18,968.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.68 : 33,609.42 = 13,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.68/33,609.42 = 13,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.68x = 33,609.42 × 13,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.68x = 462,031,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,031,385.49/24,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,968.61

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