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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.12, 33,561.71 and 13,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.12, 33,561.71 and 13,709.68 is: 18,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.12 : 33,561.71 = 13,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.12/33,561.71 = 13,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.12x = 33,561.71 × 13,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.12x = 460,120,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,120,254.72/24,320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.32

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