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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.24, 33,575.64 and 13,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.24, 33,575.64 and 13,721.24 is: 18,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.24 : 33,575.64 = 13,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.24/33,575.64 = 13,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.24x = 33,575.64 × 13,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.24x = 460,699,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,699,414.59/24,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.70

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