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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.63, 33,573.59 and 13,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.63, 33,573.59 and 13,718.26 is: 18,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.63 : 33,573.59 = 13,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.63/33,573.59 = 13,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.63x = 33,573.59 × 13,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.63x = 460,571,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,571,236.75/24,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.24

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