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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.58, 33,615.54 and 13,748.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.58, 33,615.54 and 13,748.58 is: 18,972.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.58 : 33,615.54 = 13,748.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.58/33,615.54 = 13,748.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.58x = 33,615.54 × 13,748.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.58x = 462,165,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,165,940.93/24,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,972.66

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