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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.75, 33,550.76 and 13,701.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.75, 33,550.76 and 13,701.75 is: 18,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.75 : 33,550.76 = 13,701.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.75/33,550.76 = 13,701.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.75x = 33,550.76 × 13,701.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.75x = 459,704,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,704,057.32/24,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.94

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