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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.98, 33,555.99 and 13,560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.98, 33,555.99 and 13,560.87 is: 18,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.98 : 33,555.99 = 13,560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.98/33,555.99 = 13,560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.98x = 33,555.99 × 13,560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.98x = 455,048,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,048,197.25/24,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.96

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