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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.95, 33,568.70 and 13,714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.95, 33,568.70 and 13,714.79 is: 18,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.95 : 33,568.70 = 13,714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.95/33,568.70 = 13,714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.95x = 33,568.70 × 13,714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.95x = 460,387,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,387,434.66/24,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.11

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