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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.55, 33,572.88 and 13,718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.55, 33,572.88 and 13,718.57 is: 18,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.55 : 33,572.88 = 13,718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.55/33,572.88 = 13,718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.55x = 33,572.88 × 13,718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.55x = 460,571,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,571,736.52/24,328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.33

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