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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.12, 33,570.41 and 13,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.12, 33,570.41 and 13,717.74 is: 18,929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.12 : 33,570.41 = 13,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.12/33,570.41 = 13,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.12x = 33,570.41 × 13,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.12x = 460,510,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,510,087.48/24,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.91

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