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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,470.98, 33,772.32 and 13,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,470.98, 33,772.32 and 13,717.68 is: 18,931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,470.98 : 33,772.32 = 13,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,470.98/33,772.32 = 13,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,470.98x = 33,772.32 × 13,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,470.98x = 463,277,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,277,878.62/24,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,931.73

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