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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.46, 33,572.10 and 13,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.46, 33,572.10 and 13,717.36 is: 18,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.46 : 33,572.10 = 13,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.46/33,572.10 = 13,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.46x = 33,572.10 × 13,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.46x = 460,520,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,520,581.66/24,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.07

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