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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.63, 33,553.01 and 13,703.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.63, 33,553.01 and 13,703.19 is: 18,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.63 : 33,553.01 = 13,703.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.63/33,553.01 = 13,703.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.63x = 33,553.01 × 13,703.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.63x = 459,783,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,783,305.36/24,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.08

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