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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.96, 33,558.66 and 13,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.96, 33,558.66 and 13,711.04 is: 18,918.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.96 : 33,558.66 = 13,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.96/33,558.66 = 13,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.96x = 33,558.66 × 13,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.96x = 460,124,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,124,129.61/24,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,918.83

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