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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.58, 33,568.83 and 13,715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.58, 33,568.83 and 13,715.22 is: 18,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.58 : 33,568.83 = 13,715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.58/33,568.83 = 13,715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.58x = 33,568.83 × 13,715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.58x = 460,403,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,403,888.59/24,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,926.74

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