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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471.94, 33,773.64 and 13,718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471.94, 33,773.64 and 13,718.64 is: 18,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471.94 : 33,773.64 = 13,718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471.94/33,773.64 = 13,718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471.94x = 33,773.64 × 13,718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471.94x = 463,328,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,328,408.65/24,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.05

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