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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.88, 33,563.72 and 13,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.88, 33,563.72 and 13,711.30 is: 18,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.88 : 33,563.72 = 13,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.88/33,563.72 = 13,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.88x = 33,563.72 × 13,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.88x = 460,202,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,202,234.04/24,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.33

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