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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.94, 33,408.84 and 13,599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.94, 33,408.84 and 13,599.54 is: 18,765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.94 : 33,408.84 = 13,599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.94/33,408.84 = 13,599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.94x = 33,408.84 × 13,599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.94x = 454,344,855.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,344,855.93/24,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,765.32

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