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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,208.81, 33,409.95 and 13,599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,208.81, 33,409.95 and 13,599.07 is: 18,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,208.81 : 33,409.95 = 13,599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,208.81/33,409.95 = 13,599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,208.81x = 33,409.95 × 13,599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,208.81x = 454,344,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,344,248.75/24,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,767.72

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