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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.85, 33,565.08 and 13,712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.85, 33,565.08 and 13,712.49 is: 18,922.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.85 : 33,565.08 = 13,712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.85/33,565.08 = 13,712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.85x = 33,565.08 × 13,712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.85x = 460,260,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,260,875.27/24,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.98

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