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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.88, 33,409.47 and 13,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.88, 33,409.47 and 13,599.28 is: 18,766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.88 : 33,409.47 = 13,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.88/33,409.47 = 13,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.88x = 33,409.47 × 13,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.88x = 454,344,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,344,737.18/24,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.91

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