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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.71, 33,579.66 and 13,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.71, 33,579.66 and 13,720.30 is: 18,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.71 : 33,579.66 = 13,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.71/33,579.66 = 13,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.71x = 33,579.66 × 13,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.71x = 460,723,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,723,009.10/24,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.31

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