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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.27, 33,778.24 and 13,721.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.27, 33,778.24 and 13,721.98 is: 18,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.27 : 33,778.24 = 13,721.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.27/33,778.24 = 13,721.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.27x = 33,778.24 × 13,721.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.27x = 463,504,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,504,333.72/24,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.66

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