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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.88, 33,416.90 and 13,602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.88, 33,416.90 and 13,602.53 is: 18,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.88 : 33,416.90 = 13,602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.88/33,416.90 = 13,602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.88x = 33,416.90 × 13,602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.88x = 454,554,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,554,149.66/24,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.24

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