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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.40, 33,550.38 and 13,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.40, 33,550.38 and 13,700.40 is: 18,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.40 : 33,550.38 = 13,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.40/33,550.38 = 13,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.40x = 33,550.38 × 13,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.40x = 459,653,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,653,626.15/24,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.92

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