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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.43, 33,571.13 and 13,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.43, 33,571.13 and 13,717.26 is: 18,930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.43 : 33,571.13 = 13,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.43/33,571.13 = 13,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.43x = 33,571.13 × 13,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.43x = 460,503,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,503,850.12/24,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.97

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