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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.44, 33,593.22 and 13,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.44, 33,593.22 and 13,731.06 is: 18,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.44 : 33,593.22 = 13,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.44/33,593.22 = 13,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.44x = 33,593.22 × 13,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.44x = 461,270,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,270,519.41/24,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.79

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