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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.91, 33,569.72 and 13,715.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.91, 33,569.72 and 13,715.55 is: 18,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.91 : 33,569.72 = 13,715.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.91/33,569.72 = 13,715.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.91x = 33,569.72 × 13,715.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.91x = 460,427,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,427,173.15/24,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.44

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