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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.19, 33,405.92 and 13,596.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.19, 33,405.92 and 13,596.83 is: 18,763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.19 : 33,405.92 = 13,596.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.19/33,405.92 = 13,596.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.19x = 33,405.92 × 13,596.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.19x = 454,214,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,214,556.48/24,207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.62

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