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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.93, 33,758.98 and 13,707.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.93, 33,758.98 and 13,707.83 is: 18,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.93 : 33,758.98 = 13,707.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.93/33,758.98 = 13,707.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.93x = 33,758.98 × 13,707.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.93x = 462,762,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,762,408.94/24,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.88

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