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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.03, 33,573.63 and 13,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.03, 33,573.63 and 13,717.44 is: 18,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.03 : 33,573.63 = 13,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.03/33,573.63 = 13,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.03x = 33,573.63 × 13,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.03x = 460,544,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,544,255.11/24,328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.60

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