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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.52, 33,555.72 and 13,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.52, 33,555.72 and 13,704.88 is: 18,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.52 : 33,555.72 = 13,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.52/33,555.72 = 13,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.52x = 33,555.72 × 13,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.52x = 459,877,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,877,115.91/24,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.90

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