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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.96, 33,618.30 and 13,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.96, 33,618.30 and 13,745.72 is: 18,969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.96 : 33,618.30 = 13,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.96/33,618.30 = 13,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.96x = 33,618.30 × 13,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.96x = 462,107,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,107,738.68/24,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.97

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