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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.34, 33,550.02 and 13,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.34, 33,550.02 and 13,701.12 is: 18,907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.34 : 33,550.02 = 13,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.34/33,550.02 = 13,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.34x = 33,550.02 × 13,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.34x = 459,672,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,672,850.02/24,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.75

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