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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.07, 33,573.91 and 13,717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.07, 33,573.91 and 13,717.48 is: 18,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.07 : 33,573.91 = 13,717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.07/33,573.91 = 13,717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.07x = 33,573.91 × 13,717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.07x = 460,549,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,549,257.09/24,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.78

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