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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.97, 33,579.06 and 13,722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.97, 33,579.06 and 13,722.62 is: 18,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.97 : 33,579.06 = 13,722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.97/33,579.06 = 13,722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.97x = 33,579.06 × 13,722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.97x = 460,792,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,792,460.98/24,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,936.96

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