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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.26, 33,573.42 and 13,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.26, 33,573.42 and 13,721.14 is: 18,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.26 : 33,573.42 = 13,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.26/33,573.42 = 13,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.26x = 33,573.42 × 13,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.26x = 460,665,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,665,596.10/24,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.63

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