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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.78, 33,590.46 and 13,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.78, 33,590.46 and 13,729.19 is: 18,947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.78 : 33,590.46 = 13,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.78/33,590.46 = 13,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.78x = 33,590.46 × 13,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.78x = 461,169,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,169,691.06/24,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.16

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