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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.97, 33,562.50 and 13,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.97, 33,562.50 and 13,710.62 is: 18,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.97 : 33,562.50 = 13,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.97/33,562.50 = 13,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.97x = 33,562.50 × 13,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.97x = 460,162,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,162,464.52/24,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.40

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