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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.90, 33,556.35 and 13,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.90, 33,556.35 and 13,708.74 is: 18,917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.90 : 33,556.35 = 13,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.90/33,556.35 = 13,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.90x = 33,556.35 × 13,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.90x = 460,015,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,015,277.50/24,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.51

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