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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.32, 33,555.86 and 13,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.32, 33,555.86 and 13,705.32 is: 18,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.32 : 33,555.86 = 13,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.32/33,555.86 = 13,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.32x = 33,555.86 × 13,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.32x = 459,893,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,893,799.18/24,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.75

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