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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.92, 33,418.80 and 13,604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.92, 33,418.80 and 13,604.97 is: 18,778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.92 : 33,418.80 = 13,604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.92/33,418.80 = 13,604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.92x = 33,418.80 × 13,604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.92x = 454,661,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,661,771.44/24,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.43

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