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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.16, 33,554.92 and 13,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.16, 33,554.92 and 13,705.96 is: 18,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.16 : 33,554.92 = 13,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.16/33,554.92 = 13,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.16x = 33,554.92 × 13,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.16x = 459,902,391.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,902,391.32/24,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,913.45

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