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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.68, 33,793.02 and 13,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.68, 33,793.02 and 13,731.02 is: 18,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.68 : 33,793.02 = 13,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.68/33,793.02 = 13,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.68x = 33,793.02 × 13,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.68x = 464,012,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,012,464.52/24,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,949.59

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