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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.11, 33,588.90 and 13,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.11, 33,588.90 and 13,729.74 is: 18,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.11 : 33,588.90 = 13,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.11/33,588.90 = 13,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.11x = 33,588.90 × 13,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.11x = 461,166,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,166,863.89/24,340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,946.79

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