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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.64, 33,554.95 and 13,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.64, 33,554.95 and 13,708.88 is: 18,917.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.64 : 33,554.95 = 13,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.64/33,554.95 = 13,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.64x = 33,554.95 × 13,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.64x = 460,000,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,000,546.64/24,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.11

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