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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.22, 33,412.95 and 13,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.22, 33,412.95 and 13,599.80 is: 18,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.22 : 33,412.95 = 13,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.22/33,412.95 = 13,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.22x = 33,412.95 × 13,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.22x = 454,409,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,409,437.41/24,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,769.33

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