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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.48, 33,550.08 and 13,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.48, 33,550.08 and 13,701.72 is: 18,910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.48 : 33,550.08 = 13,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.48/33,550.08 = 13,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.48x = 33,550.08 × 13,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.48x = 459,693,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,693,802.14/24,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.06

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