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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.02, 33,758.42 and 13,707.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.02, 33,758.42 and 13,707.35 is: 18,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.02 : 33,758.42 = 13,707.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.02/33,758.42 = 13,707.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.02x = 33,758.42 × 13,707.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.02x = 462,738,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,738,241.06/24,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.60

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