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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,208.97, 33,411.57 and 13,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,208.97, 33,411.57 and 13,599.19 is: 18,768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,208.97 : 33,411.57 = 13,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,208.97/33,411.57 = 13,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,208.97x = 33,411.57 × 13,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,208.97x = 454,370,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,370,121.57/24,208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.67

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