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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.01, 33,573.72 and 13,722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.01, 33,573.72 and 13,722.06 is: 18,936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.01 : 33,573.72 = 13,722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.01/33,573.72 = 13,722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.01x = 33,573.72 × 13,722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.01x = 460,700,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,700,600.26/24,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.27

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