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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,513.72, 33,832.44 and 13,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,513.72, 33,832.44 and 13,759.74 is: 18,990.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,513.72 : 33,832.44 = 13,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,513.72/33,832.44 = 13,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,513.72x = 33,832.44 × 13,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,513.72x = 465,525,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,525,577.97/24,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.41

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