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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.15, 33,614.03 and 13,747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.15, 33,614.03 and 13,747.34 is: 18,970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.15 : 33,614.03 = 13,747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.15/33,614.03 = 13,747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.15x = 33,614.03 × 13,747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.15x = 462,103,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,103,262.37/24,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.42

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