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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.59, 33,566.50 and 13,713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.59, 33,566.50 and 13,713.15 is: 18,924.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.59 : 33,566.50 = 13,713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.59/33,566.50 = 13,713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.59x = 33,566.50 × 13,713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.59x = 460,302,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,302,403.68/24,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.11

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