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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.85, 33,590.55 and 13,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.85, 33,590.55 and 13,729.25 is: 18,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.85 : 33,590.55 = 13,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.85/33,590.55 = 13,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.85x = 33,590.55 × 13,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.85x = 461,173,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,173,058.59/24,339.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.24

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