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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.71, 33,410.88 and 13,600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.71, 33,410.88 and 13,600.98 is: 18,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.71 : 33,410.88 = 13,600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.71/33,410.88 = 13,600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.71x = 33,410.88 × 13,600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.71x = 454,420,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,420,710.66/24,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.63

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