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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.76, 33,415.34 and 13,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.76, 33,415.34 and 13,601.40 is: 18,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.76 : 33,415.34 = 13,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.76/33,415.34 = 13,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.76x = 33,415.34 × 13,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.76x = 454,495,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,495,337.47/24,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.68

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