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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.79, 33,583.77 and 13,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.79, 33,583.77 and 13,584.90 is: 18,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.79 : 33,583.77 = 13,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.79/33,583.77 = 13,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.79x = 33,583.77 × 13,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.79x = 456,232,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,232,157.07/24,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,742.75

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