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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.83, 33,557.49 and 13,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.83, 33,557.49 and 13,706.46 is: 18,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.83 : 33,557.49 = 13,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.83/33,557.49 = 13,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.83x = 33,557.49 × 13,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.83x = 459,954,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,954,394.39/24,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.06

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