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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.02, 33,550.23 and 13,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.02, 33,550.23 and 13,704.06 is: 18,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.02 : 33,550.23 = 13,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.02/33,550.23 = 13,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.02x = 33,550.23 × 13,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.02x = 459,774,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,774,364.93/24,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.62

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