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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,504.63, 33,815.93 and 13,749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,504.63, 33,815.93 and 13,749.70 is: 18,974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,504.63 : 33,815.93 = 13,749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,504.63/33,815.93 = 13,749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,504.63x = 33,815.93 × 13,749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,504.63x = 464,958,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,958,723.64/24,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,974.32

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