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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.57, 33,555.61 and 13,560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.57, 33,555.61 and 13,560.20 is: 18,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.57 : 33,555.61 = 13,560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.57/33,555.61 = 13,560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.57x = 33,555.61 × 13,560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.57x = 455,020,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,020,782.72/24,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.68

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