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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,330.52, 33,575.94 and 13,720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,330.52, 33,575.94 and 13,720.12 is: 18,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,330.52 : 33,575.94 = 13,720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,330.52/33,575.94 = 13,720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,330.52x = 33,575.94 × 13,720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,330.52x = 460,665,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,665,925.91/24,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.67

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