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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.56, 33,413.75 and 13,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.56, 33,413.75 and 13,601.82 is: 18,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.56 : 33,413.75 = 13,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.56/33,413.75 = 13,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.56x = 33,413.75 × 13,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.56x = 454,487,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,487,745.02/24,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.52

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