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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.07, 33,575.29 and 13,718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.07, 33,575.29 and 13,718.48 is: 18,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.07 : 33,575.29 = 13,718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.07/33,575.29 = 13,718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.07x = 33,575.29 × 13,718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.07x = 460,601,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,601,944.36/24,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.16

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