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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.69, 33,566.25 and 13,713.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.69, 33,566.25 and 13,713.33 is: 18,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.69 : 33,566.25 = 13,713.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.69/33,566.25 = 13,713.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.69x = 33,566.25 × 13,713.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.69x = 460,305,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,305,163.27/24,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.15

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