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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.80, 33,551.82 and 13,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.80, 33,551.82 and 13,700.61 is: 18,908.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.80 : 33,551.82 = 13,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.80/33,551.82 = 13,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.80x = 33,551.82 × 13,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.80x = 459,680,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,680,400.61/24,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.49

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