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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.14, 33,217.55 and 13,315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.14, 33,217.55 and 13,315.73 is: 18,375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.14 : 33,217.55 = 13,315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.14/33,217.55 = 13,315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.14x = 33,217.55 × 13,315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.14x = 442,315,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,315,800.30/24,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.36

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