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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.22, 33,599.32 and 13,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.22, 33,599.32 and 13,731.98 is: 18,951.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.22 : 33,599.32 = 13,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.22/33,599.32 = 13,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.22x = 33,599.32 × 13,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.22x = 461,385,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,385,190.25/24,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,951.00

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