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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.01, 33,559.52 and 13,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.01, 33,559.52 and 13,707.63 is: 18,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.01 : 33,559.52 = 13,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.01/33,559.52 = 13,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.01x = 33,559.52 × 13,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.01x = 460,021,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,021,414.60/24,317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.68

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