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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.03, 33,411.65 and 13,601.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.03, 33,411.65 and 13,601.61 is: 18,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.03 : 33,411.65 = 13,601.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.03/33,411.65 = 13,601.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.03x = 33,411.65 × 13,601.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.03x = 454,452,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,452,232.76/24,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.14

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