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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.46, 33,559.35 and 13,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.46, 33,559.35 and 13,711.54 is: 18,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.46 : 33,559.35 = 13,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.46/33,559.35 = 13,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.46x = 33,559.35 × 13,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.46x = 460,150,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,150,369.90/24,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.52

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