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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,318.83, 33,557.96 and 13,711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,318.83, 33,557.96 and 13,711.07 is: 18,920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,318.83 : 33,557.96 = 13,711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,318.83/33,557.96 = 13,711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,318.83x = 33,557.96 × 13,711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,318.83x = 460,115,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,115,370.83/24,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.13

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