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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.61, 33,586.83 and 13,728.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.61, 33,586.83 and 13,728.24 is: 18,944.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.61 : 33,586.83 = 13,728.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.61/33,586.83 = 13,728.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.61x = 33,586.83 × 13,728.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.61x = 461,088,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,088,063.08/24,338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.72

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