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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.96, 33,550.58 and 13,558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.96, 33,550.58 and 13,558.93 is: 18,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.96 : 33,550.58 = 13,558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.96/33,550.58 = 13,558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.96x = 33,550.58 × 13,558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.96x = 454,910,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,910,123.49/24,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.61

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