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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.78, 33,614.73 and 13,750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.78, 33,614.73 and 13,750.02 is: 18,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.78 : 33,614.73 = 13,750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.78/33,614.73 = 13,750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.78x = 33,614.73 × 13,750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.78x = 462,203,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,203,209.79/24,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.59

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