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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.60, 33,557.16 and 13,706.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.60, 33,557.16 and 13,706.23 is: 18,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.60 : 33,557.16 = 13,706.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.60/33,557.16 = 13,706.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.60x = 33,557.16 × 13,706.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.60x = 459,942,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,942,153.11/24,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.74

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