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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.47, 33,584.93 and 13,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.47, 33,584.93 and 13,727.31 is: 18,944.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.47 : 33,584.93 = 13,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.47/33,584.93 = 13,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.47x = 33,584.93 × 13,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.47x = 461,030,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,030,745.44/24,335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.81

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