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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.66, 33,574.87 and 13,719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.66, 33,574.87 and 13,719.21 is: 18,932.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.66 : 33,574.87 = 13,719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.66/33,574.87 = 13,719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.66x = 33,574.87 × 13,719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.66x = 460,620,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,620,623.66/24,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.48

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