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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,337.97, 33,585.02 and 13,726.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,337.97, 33,585.02 and 13,726.97 is: 18,942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,337.97 : 33,585.02 = 13,726.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,337.97/33,585.02 = 13,726.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,337.97x = 33,585.02 × 13,726.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,337.97x = 461,020,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,020,561.99/24,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,942.44

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