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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.54, 33,553.81 and 13,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.54, 33,553.81 and 13,707.59 is: 18,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.54 : 33,553.81 = 13,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.54/33,553.81 = 13,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.54x = 33,553.81 × 13,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.54x = 459,941,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,941,719.78/24,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.33

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