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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.28, 33,412.53 and 13,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.28, 33,412.53 and 13,604.68 is: 18,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.28 : 33,412.53 = 13,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.28/33,412.53 = 13,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.28x = 33,412.53 × 13,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.28x = 454,566,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,566,778.64/24,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.45

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