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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.88, 33,555.45 and 13,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.88, 33,555.45 and 13,705.30 is: 18,913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.88 : 33,555.45 = 13,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.88/33,555.45 = 13,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.88x = 33,555.45 × 13,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.88x = 459,887,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,887,508.89/24,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.05

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