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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.70, 33,416.85 and 13,605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.70, 33,416.85 and 13,605.94 is: 18,777.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.70 : 33,416.85 = 13,605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.70/33,416.85 = 13,605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.70x = 33,416.85 × 13,605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.70x = 454,667,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,667,656.09/24,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,777.29

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