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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.98, 33,557.16 and 13,710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.98, 33,557.16 and 13,710.03 is: 18,919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.98 : 33,557.16 = 13,710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.98/33,557.16 = 13,710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.98x = 33,557.16 × 13,710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.98x = 460,069,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,069,670.31/24,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.69

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