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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.23, 33,590.54 and 13,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.23, 33,590.54 and 13,729.86 is: 18,947.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.23 : 33,590.54 = 13,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.23/33,590.54 = 13,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.23x = 33,590.54 × 13,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.23x = 461,193,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,193,258.90/24,340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,947.78

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