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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.22, 33,615.03 and 13,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.22, 33,615.03 and 13,749.84 is: 18,974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.22 : 33,615.03 = 13,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.22/33,615.03 = 13,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.22x = 33,615.03 × 13,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.22x = 462,201,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,201,284.10/24,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.39

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