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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.16, 33,408.10 and 13,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.16, 33,408.10 and 13,599.44 is: 18,766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.16 : 33,408.10 = 13,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.16/33,408.10 = 13,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.16x = 33,408.10 × 13,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.16x = 454,331,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,331,451.46/24,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.15

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