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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.88, 33,575.31 and 13,719.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.88, 33,575.31 and 13,719.51 is: 18,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.88 : 33,575.31 = 13,719.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.88/33,575.31 = 13,719.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.88x = 33,575.31 × 13,719.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.88x = 460,636,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,636,801.30/24,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.97

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