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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.46, 33,570.72 and 13,716.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.46, 33,570.72 and 13,716.36 is: 18,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.46 : 33,570.72 = 13,716.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.46/33,570.72 = 13,716.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.46x = 33,570.72 × 13,716.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.46x = 460,468,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,468,080.98/24,326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.69

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