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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.72, 33,567.86 and 13,717.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.72, 33,567.86 and 13,717.78 is: 18,930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.72 : 33,567.86 = 13,717.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.72/33,567.86 = 13,717.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.72x = 33,567.86 × 13,717.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.72x = 460,476,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,476,518.55/24,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.39

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