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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.73, 33,406.68 and 13,595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.73, 33,406.68 and 13,595.54 is: 18,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.73 : 33,406.68 = 13,595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.73/33,406.68 = 13,595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.73x = 33,406.68 × 13,595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.73x = 454,181,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,181,687.17/24,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.62

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