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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.58, 33,574.77 and 13,719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.58, 33,574.77 and 13,719.15 is: 18,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.58 : 33,574.77 = 13,719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.58/33,574.77 = 13,719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.58x = 33,574.77 × 13,719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.58x = 460,617,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,617,305.85/24,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.40

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