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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.89, 33,578.75 and 13,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.89, 33,578.75 and 13,726.13 is: 18,940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.89 : 33,578.75 = 13,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.89/33,578.75 = 13,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.89x = 33,578.75 × 13,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.89x = 460,906,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,906,154.16/24,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.92

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