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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.43, 33,564.96 and 13,712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.43, 33,564.96 and 13,712.01 is: 18,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.43 : 33,564.96 = 13,712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.43/33,564.96 = 13,712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.43x = 33,564.96 × 13,712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.43x = 460,243,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,243,067.17/24,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.58

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