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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.93, 33,564.27 and 13,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.93, 33,564.27 and 13,711.51 is: 18,921.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.93 : 33,564.27 = 13,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.93/33,564.27 = 13,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.93x = 33,564.27 × 13,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.93x = 460,216,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,216,823.75/24,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.89

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