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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.13, 33,569.88 and 13,718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.13, 33,569.88 and 13,718.76 is: 18,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.13 : 33,569.88 = 13,718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.13/33,569.88 = 13,718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.13x = 33,569.88 × 13,718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.13x = 460,537,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,537,126.95/24,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.45

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