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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.64, 33,553.57 and 13,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.64, 33,553.57 and 13,707.88 is: 18,915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.64 : 33,553.57 = 13,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.64/33,553.57 = 13,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.64x = 33,553.57 × 13,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.64x = 459,948,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,948,074.82/24,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.73

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