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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.24, 33,407.36 and 13,596.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.24, 33,407.36 and 13,596.02 is: 18,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.24 : 33,407.36 = 13,596.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.24/33,407.36 = 13,596.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.24x = 33,407.36 × 13,596.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.24x = 454,207,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,207,134.71/24,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.28

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