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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.84, 33,562.85 and 13,710.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.84, 33,562.85 and 13,710.65 is: 18,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.84 : 33,562.85 = 13,710.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.84/33,562.85 = 13,710.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.84x = 33,562.85 × 13,710.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.84x = 460,168,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,168,252.99/24,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.74

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