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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.16, 33,581.46 and 13,726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.16, 33,581.46 and 13,726.58 is: 18,940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.16 : 33,581.46 = 13,726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.16/33,581.46 = 13,726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.16x = 33,581.46 × 13,726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.16x = 460,958,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,958,597.21/24,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.53

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