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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.81, 33,550.40 and 13,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.81, 33,550.40 and 13,701.62 is: 18,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.81 : 33,550.40 = 13,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.81/33,550.40 = 13,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.81x = 33,550.40 × 13,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.81x = 459,694,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,694,949.78/24,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.30

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