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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.22, 33,618.49 and 13,751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.22, 33,618.49 and 13,751.54 is: 18,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.22 : 33,618.49 = 13,751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.22/33,618.49 = 13,751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.22x = 33,618.49 × 13,751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.22x = 462,306,009.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,306,009.97/24,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.13

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