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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.20, 33,558.30 and 13,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.20, 33,558.30 and 13,706.82 is: 18,916.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.20 : 33,558.30 = 13,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.20/33,558.30 = 13,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.20x = 33,558.30 × 13,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.20x = 459,977,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,977,577.61/24,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.51

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