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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316, 33,556.32 and 13,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316, 33,556.32 and 13,705.12 is: 18,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316 : 33,556.32 = 13,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316/33,556.32 = 13,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316x = 33,556.32 × 13,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316x = 459,893,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,893,392.36/24,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.20

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