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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.90, 33,593.78 and 13,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.90, 33,593.78 and 13,734.70 is: 18,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.90 : 33,593.78 = 13,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.90/33,593.78 = 13,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.90x = 33,593.78 × 13,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.90x = 461,400,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,400,440.52/24,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.32

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