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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.07, 33,553.74 and 13,704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.07, 33,553.74 and 13,704.99 is: 18,910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.07 : 33,553.74 = 13,704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.07/33,553.74 = 13,704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.07x = 33,553.74 × 13,704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.07x = 459,853,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,853,671.16/24,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,910.74

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