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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.25, 33,615.77 and 13,748.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.25, 33,615.77 and 13,748.66 is: 18,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.25 : 33,615.77 = 13,748.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.25/33,615.77 = 13,748.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.25x = 33,615.77 × 13,748.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.25x = 462,171,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,171,555.55/24,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,973.14

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