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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.14, 33,554.26 and 13,708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.14, 33,554.26 and 13,708.38 is: 18,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.14 : 33,554.26 = 13,708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.14/33,554.26 = 13,708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.14x = 33,554.26 × 13,708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.14x = 459,974,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,974,310.39/24,316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.42

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