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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.78, 33,410.46 and 13,603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.78, 33,410.46 and 13,603.18 is: 18,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.78 : 33,410.46 = 13,603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.78/33,410.46 = 13,603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.78x = 33,410.46 × 13,603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.78x = 454,488,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,488,501.26/24,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.38

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