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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.23, 33,561.46 and 13,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.23, 33,561.46 and 13,709.87 is: 18,919.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.23 : 33,561.46 = 13,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.23/33,561.46 = 13,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.23x = 33,561.46 × 13,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.23x = 460,123,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,123,051.53/24,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.36

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