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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.91, 33,568.34 and 13,714.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.91, 33,568.34 and 13,714.55 is: 18,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.91 : 33,568.34 = 13,714.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.91/33,568.34 = 13,714.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.91x = 33,568.34 × 13,714.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.91x = 460,374,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,374,677.35/24,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.06

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