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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.69, 33,570.29 and 13,716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.69, 33,570.29 and 13,716.69 is: 18,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.69 : 33,570.29 = 13,716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.69/33,570.29 = 13,716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.69x = 33,570.29 × 13,716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.69x = 460,473,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,473,192.56/24,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.73

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