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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.62, 33,577.99 and 13,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.62, 33,577.99 and 13,723.24 is: 18,937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.62 : 33,577.99 = 13,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.62/33,577.99 = 13,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.62x = 33,577.99 × 13,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.62x = 460,798,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,798,815.49/24,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.49

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