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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.50, 33,551.79 and 13,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.50, 33,551.79 and 13,702.50 is: 18,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.50 : 33,551.79 = 13,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.50/33,551.79 = 13,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.50x = 33,551.79 × 13,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.50x = 459,743,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,743,402.48/24,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.98

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