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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.69, 33,580.98 and 13,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.69, 33,580.98 and 13,721.25 is: 18,935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.69 : 33,580.98 = 13,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.69/33,580.98 = 13,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.69x = 33,580.98 × 13,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.69x = 460,773,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,773,021.83/24,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,935.60

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