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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.59, 33,567.88 and 13,714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.59, 33,567.88 and 13,714.15 is: 18,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.59 : 33,567.88 = 13,714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.59/33,567.88 = 13,714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.59x = 33,567.88 × 13,714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.59x = 460,354,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,354,941.50/24,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.50

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