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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.44, 33,554.30 and 13,705.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.44, 33,554.30 and 13,705.49 is: 18,915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.44 : 33,554.30 = 13,705.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.44/33,554.30 = 13,705.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.44x = 33,554.30 × 13,705.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.44x = 459,877,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,877,886.81/24,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.34

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