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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.73, 33,686.88 and 13,800.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.73, 33,686.88 and 13,800.35 is: 19,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.73 : 33,686.88 = 13,800.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.73/33,686.88 = 13,800.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.73x = 33,686.88 × 13,800.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.73x = 464,890,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,890,734.41/24,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,045.30

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