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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,342.40, 33,592.40 and 13,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,342.40, 33,592.40 and 13,732 is: 18,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,342.40 : 33,592.40 = 13,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,342.40/33,592.40 = 13,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,342.40x = 33,592.40 × 13,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,342.40x = 461,290,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,290,836.80/24,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.10

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