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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.90, 33,575.49 and 13,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.90, 33,575.49 and 13,717.32 is: 18,931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.90 : 33,575.49 = 13,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.90/33,575.49 = 13,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.90x = 33,575.49 × 13,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.90x = 460,565,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,565,740.49/24,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.59

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