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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.02, 33,416.38 and 13,603.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.02, 33,416.38 and 13,603.67 is: 18,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.02 : 33,416.38 = 13,603.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.02/33,416.38 = 13,603.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.02x = 33,416.38 × 13,603.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.02x = 454,585,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,585,406.11/24,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.64

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