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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.84, 33,405.12 and 13,593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.84, 33,405.12 and 13,593.84 is: 18,760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.84 : 33,405.12 = 13,593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.84/33,405.12 = 13,593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.84x = 33,405.12 × 13,593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.84x = 454,103,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,103,856.46/24,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.87

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