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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.64, 33,552.19 and 13,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.64, 33,552.19 and 13,706.88 is: 18,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.64 : 33,552.19 = 13,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.64/33,552.19 = 13,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.64x = 33,552.19 × 13,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.64x = 459,895,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,895,842.07/24,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.36

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