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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.68, 33,402.48 and 13,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.68, 33,402.48 and 13,595 is: 18,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.68 : 33,402.48 = 13,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.68/33,402.48 = 13,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.68x = 33,402.48 × 13,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.68x = 454,106,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,106,715.60/24,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,761.11

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