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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.76, 33,416.72 and 13,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.76, 33,416.72 and 13,602.40 is: 18,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.76 : 33,416.72 = 13,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.76/33,416.72 = 13,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.76x = 33,416.72 × 13,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.76x = 454,547,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,547,592.13/24,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.06

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