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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.08, 33,571.38 and 13,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.08, 33,571.38 and 13,718.28 is: 18,930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.08 : 33,571.38 = 13,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.08/33,571.38 = 13,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.08x = 33,571.38 × 13,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.08x = 460,541,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,541,590.83/24,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.45

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