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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.88, 33,549.93 and 13,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.88, 33,549.93 and 13,701.30 is: 18,907.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.88 : 33,549.93 = 13,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.88/33,549.93 = 13,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.88x = 33,549.93 × 13,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.88x = 459,677,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,677,655.91/24,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.53

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