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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.10, 33,562.67 and 13,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.10, 33,562.67 and 13,710.74 is: 18,920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.10 : 33,562.67 = 13,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.10/33,562.67 = 13,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.10x = 33,562.67 × 13,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.10x = 460,168,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,168,973.52/24,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.57

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