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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.91, 33,557.54 and 13,707.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.91, 33,557.54 and 13,707.51 is: 18,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.91 : 33,557.54 = 13,707.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.91/33,557.54 = 13,707.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.91x = 33,557.54 × 13,707.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.91x = 459,990,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,990,246.59/24,317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.70

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