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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.08, 33,407.55 and 13,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.08, 33,407.55 and 13,598.64 is: 18,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.08 : 33,407.55 = 13,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.08/33,407.55 = 13,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.08x = 33,407.55 × 13,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.08x = 454,297,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,297,245.73/24,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,764.02

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