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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.46, 33,412.50 and 13,599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.46, 33,412.50 and 13,599.81 is: 18,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.46 : 33,412.50 = 13,599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.46/33,412.50 = 13,599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.46x = 33,412.50 × 13,599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.46x = 454,403,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,403,651.63/24,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,769.67

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