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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.06, 33,792.82 and 13,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.06, 33,792.82 and 13,730.77 is: 18,949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.06 : 33,792.82 = 13,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.06/33,792.82 = 13,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.06x = 33,792.82 × 13,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.06x = 464,001,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,001,256.90/24,486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.61

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