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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.32, 33,407.04 and 13,596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.32, 33,407.04 and 13,596.88 is: 18,762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.32 : 33,407.04 = 13,596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.32/33,407.04 = 13,596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.32x = 33,407.04 × 13,596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.32x = 454,231,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,231,514.04/24,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.67

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