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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.59, 33,812.92 and 13,746.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.59, 33,812.92 and 13,746.97 is: 18,969.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.59 : 33,812.92 = 13,746.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.59/33,812.92 = 13,746.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.59x = 33,812.92 × 13,746.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.59x = 464,825,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,825,027.44/24,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,969.67

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