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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.28, 33,411.15 and 13,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.28, 33,411.15 and 13,603.68 is: 18,772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.28 : 33,411.15 = 13,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.28/33,411.15 = 13,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.28x = 33,411.15 × 13,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.28x = 454,514,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,514,593.03/24,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.07

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