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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.59, 33,406.56 and 13,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.59, 33,406.56 and 13,595.18 is: 18,762.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.59 : 33,406.56 = 13,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.59/33,406.56 = 13,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.59x = 33,406.56 × 13,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.59x = 454,168,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,168,029.35/24,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.94

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