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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.81, 33,552.96 and 13,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.81, 33,552.96 and 13,703.32 is: 18,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.81 : 33,552.96 = 13,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.81/33,552.96 = 13,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.81x = 33,552.96 × 13,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.81x = 459,786,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,786,812.56/24,313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.52

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