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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.20, 33,556.92 and 13,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.20, 33,556.92 and 13,706.16 is: 18,914.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.20 : 33,556.92 = 13,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.20/33,556.92 = 13,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.20x = 33,556.92 × 13,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.20x = 459,936,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,936,514.63/24,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.82

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