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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.15, 33,556.70 and 13,708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.15, 33,556.70 and 13,708.99 is: 18,917.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.15 : 33,556.70 = 13,708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.15/33,556.70 = 13,708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.15x = 33,556.70 × 13,708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.15x = 460,028,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,028,228.40/24,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,917.85

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