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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.05, 33,572.64 and 13,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.05, 33,572.64 and 13,717.62 is: 18,930.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.05 : 33,572.64 = 13,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.05/33,572.64 = 13,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.05x = 33,572.64 × 13,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.05x = 460,536,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,536,717.92/24,328.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.28

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