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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.73, 33,687.98 and 13,655.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.73, 33,687.98 and 13,655.75 is: 18,844.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.73 : 33,687.98 = 13,655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.73/33,687.98 = 13,655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.73x = 33,687.98 × 13,655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.73x = 460,034,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,034,396.17/24,412.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.04

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