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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.51, 33,567.51 and 13,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.51, 33,567.51 and 13,717.56 is: 18,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.51 : 33,567.51 = 13,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.51/33,567.51 = 13,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.51x = 33,567.51 × 13,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.51x = 460,464,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,464,332.48/24,324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.06

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