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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.78, 33,411.84 and 13,604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.78, 33,411.84 and 13,604.18 is: 18,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.78 : 33,411.84 = 13,604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.78/33,411.84 = 13,604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.78x = 33,411.84 × 13,604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.78x = 454,540,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,540,685.49/24,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.76

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