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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.38, 33,414.82 and 13,601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.38, 33,414.82 and 13,601.03 is: 18,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.38 : 33,414.82 = 13,601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.38/33,414.82 = 13,601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.38x = 33,414.82 × 13,601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.38x = 454,475,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,475,768.19/24,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.16

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