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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.84, 33,555.18 and 13,561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.84, 33,555.18 and 13,561.02 is: 18,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.84 : 33,555.18 = 13,561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.84/33,555.18 = 13,561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.84x = 33,555.18 × 13,561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.84x = 455,042,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,042,467.08/24,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.83

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