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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.47, 33,581.57 and 13,724.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.47, 33,581.57 and 13,724.47 is: 18,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.47 : 33,581.57 = 13,724.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.47/33,581.57 = 13,724.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.47x = 33,581.57 × 13,724.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.47x = 460,889,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,889,082.11/24,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,938.99

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