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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.52, 33,614.52 and 13,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.52, 33,614.52 and 13,747.68 is: 18,970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.52 : 33,614.52 = 13,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.52/33,614.52 = 13,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.52x = 33,614.52 × 13,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.52x = 462,121,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,121,664.31/24,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.89

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