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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.25, 33,555 and 13,560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.25, 33,555 and 13,560.77 is: 18,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.25 : 33,555 = 13,560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.25/33,555 = 13,560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.25x = 33,555 × 13,560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.25x = 455,031,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,031,637.35/24,316.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.07

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