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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,201.72, 33,399 and 13,591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,201.72, 33,399 and 13,591.53 is: 18,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,201.72 : 33,399 = 13,591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,201.72/33,399 = 13,591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,201.72x = 33,399 × 13,591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,201.72x = 453,943,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,943,510.47/24,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,756.66

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