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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,344.46, 33,596.91 and 13,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,344.46, 33,596.91 and 13,730.22 is: 18,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,344.46 : 33,596.91 = 13,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,344.46/33,596.91 = 13,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,344.46x = 33,596.91 × 13,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,344.46x = 461,292,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,292,965.62/24,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.58

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