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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,330.96, 33,576.72 and 13,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,330.96, 33,576.72 and 13,720.59 is: 18,934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,330.96 : 33,576.72 = 13,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,330.96/33,576.72 = 13,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,330.96x = 33,576.72 × 13,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,330.96x = 460,692,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,692,240.78/24,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.41

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