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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.06, 33,553.51 and 13,703.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.06, 33,553.51 and 13,703.87 is: 18,911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.06 : 33,553.51 = 13,703.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.06/33,553.51 = 13,703.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.06x = 33,553.51 × 13,703.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.06x = 459,812,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,812,988.71/24,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.40

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