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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.22, 33,566.98 and 13,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.22, 33,566.98 and 13,713.86 is: 18,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.22 : 33,566.98 = 13,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.22/33,566.98 = 13,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.22x = 33,566.98 × 13,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.22x = 460,332,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,332,864.34/24,324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.88

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