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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.27, 33,612.83 and 13,746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.27, 33,612.83 and 13,746.46 is: 18,969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.27 : 33,612.83 = 13,746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.27/33,612.83 = 13,746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.27x = 33,612.83 × 13,746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.27x = 462,057,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,057,354.35/24,358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.22

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