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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.61, 33,780.11 and 13,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.61, 33,780.11 and 13,723.32 is: 18,939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.61 : 33,780.11 = 13,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.61/33,780.11 = 13,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.61x = 33,780.11 × 13,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.61x = 463,575,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,575,190.55/24,476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.52

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