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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,344.79, 33,587.91 and 13,587.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,344.79, 33,587.91 and 13,587.90 is: 18,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,344.79 : 33,587.91 = 13,587.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,344.79/33,587.91 = 13,587.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,344.79x = 33,587.91 × 13,587.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,344.79x = 456,389,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,389,162.29/24,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.89

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