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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.73, 33,690.73 and 13,657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.73, 33,690.73 and 13,657.75 is: 18,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.73 : 33,690.73 = 13,657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.73/33,690.73 = 13,657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.73x = 33,690.73 × 13,657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.73x = 460,139,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,139,567.66/24,414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.80

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