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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.60, 33,566.12 and 13,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.60, 33,566.12 and 13,713.24 is: 18,924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.60 : 33,566.12 = 13,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.60/33,566.12 = 13,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.60x = 33,566.12 × 13,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.60x = 460,300,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,300,190.86/24,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.02

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