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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.55, 33,406.80 and 13,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.55, 33,406.80 and 13,595.19 is: 18,763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.55 : 33,406.80 = 13,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.55/33,406.80 = 13,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.55x = 33,406.80 × 13,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.55x = 454,171,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,171,579.21/24,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.12

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