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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.57, 33,556.59 and 13,561.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.57, 33,556.59 and 13,561.39 is: 18,714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.57 : 33,556.59 = 13,561.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.57/33,556.59 = 13,561.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.57x = 33,556.59 × 13,561.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.57x = 455,074,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,074,004.06/24,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.56

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