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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.99, 33,699.93 and 13,663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.99, 33,699.93 and 13,663.47 is: 18,857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.99 : 33,699.93 = 13,663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.99/33,699.93 = 13,663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.99x = 33,699.93 × 13,663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.99x = 460,457,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,457,982.56/24,417.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.33

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