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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.16, 33,617.98 and 13,750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.16, 33,617.98 and 13,750.16 is: 18,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.16 : 33,617.98 = 13,750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.16/33,617.98 = 13,750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.16x = 33,617.98 × 13,750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.16x = 462,252,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,252,603.88/24,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.76

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