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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.06, 33,753.90 and 13,703.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.06, 33,753.90 and 13,703.81 is: 18,911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.06 : 33,753.90 = 13,703.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.06/33,753.90 = 13,703.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.06x = 33,753.90 × 13,703.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.06x = 462,557,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,557,032.36/24,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.48

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