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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.51, 33,571.65 and 13,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.51, 33,571.65 and 13,720.56 is: 18,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.51 : 33,571.65 = 13,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.51/33,571.65 = 13,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.51x = 33,571.65 × 13,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.51x = 460,621,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,621,838.12/24,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.20

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