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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,213.94, 33,411.60 and 13,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,213.94, 33,411.60 and 13,601.54 is: 18,768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,213.94 : 33,411.60 = 13,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,213.94/33,411.60 = 13,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,213.94x = 33,411.60 × 13,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,213.94x = 454,449,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,449,213.86/24,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.08

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