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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.78, 33,404.94 and 13,599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.78, 33,404.94 and 13,599.18 is: 18,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.78 : 33,404.94 = 13,599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.78/33,404.94 = 13,599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.78x = 33,404.94 × 13,599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.78x = 454,279,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,279,791.95/24,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,765.86

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