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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.58, 33,570.27 and 13,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.58, 33,570.27 and 13,719.66 is: 18,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.58 : 33,570.27 = 13,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.58/33,570.27 = 13,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.58x = 33,570.27 × 13,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.58x = 460,572,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,572,690.51/24,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.56

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