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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.81, 33,410.04 and 13,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.81, 33,410.04 and 13,600.40 is: 18,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.81 : 33,410.04 = 13,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.81/33,410.04 = 13,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.81x = 33,410.04 × 13,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.81x = 454,389,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,389,740.97/24,212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.51

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