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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.16, 33,569.43 and 13,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.16, 33,569.43 and 13,715.70 is: 18,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.16 : 33,569.43 = 13,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.16/33,569.43 = 13,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.16x = 33,569.43 × 13,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.16x = 460,428,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,428,231.05/24,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,927.29

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