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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.57, 33,556.99 and 13,561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.57, 33,556.99 and 13,561.20 is: 18,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.57 : 33,556.99 = 13,561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.57/33,556.99 = 13,561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.57x = 33,556.99 × 13,561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.57x = 455,073,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,073,052.79/24,314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.06

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