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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.49, 33,617.39 and 13,751.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.49, 33,617.39 and 13,751.49 is: 18,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.49 : 33,617.39 = 13,751.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.49/33,617.39 = 13,751.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.49x = 33,617.39 × 13,751.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.49x = 462,289,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,289,133.65/24,362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,975.45

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