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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.95, 33,581.98 and 13,723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.95, 33,581.98 and 13,723.35 is: 18,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.95 : 33,581.98 = 13,723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.95/33,581.98 = 13,723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.95x = 33,581.98 × 13,723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.95x = 460,857,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,857,282.39/24,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.86

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