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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,208.47, 33,410.88 and 13,598.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,208.47, 33,410.88 and 13,598.69 is: 18,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,208.47 : 33,410.88 = 13,598.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,208.47/33,410.88 = 13,598.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,208.47x = 33,410.88 × 13,598.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,208.47x = 454,344,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,344,032.69/24,208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,767.98

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