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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.08, 33,550.74 and 13,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.08, 33,550.74 and 13,701.88 is: 18,908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.08 : 33,550.74 = 13,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.08/33,550.74 = 13,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.08x = 33,550.74 × 13,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.08x = 459,708,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,708,213.39/24,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.63

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