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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.90, 33,570.48 and 13,720.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.90, 33,570.48 and 13,720.14 is: 18,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.90 : 33,570.48 = 13,720.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.90/33,570.48 = 13,720.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.90x = 33,570.48 × 13,720.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.90x = 460,591,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,591,685.47/24,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.65

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