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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.52, 33,582.68 and 13,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.52, 33,582.68 and 13,728.56 is: 18,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.52 : 33,582.68 = 13,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.52/33,582.68 = 13,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.52x = 33,582.68 × 13,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.52x = 461,041,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,041,837.34/24,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.22

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