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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.98, 33,405.93 and 13,595.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.98, 33,405.93 and 13,595.61 is: 18,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.98 : 33,405.93 = 13,595.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.98/33,405.93 = 13,595.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.98x = 33,405.93 × 13,595.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.98x = 454,173,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,173,995.97/24,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.88

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