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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.29, 33,416.58 and 13,603.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.29, 33,416.58 and 13,603.71 is: 18,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.29 : 33,416.58 = 13,603.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.29/33,416.58 = 13,603.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.29x = 33,416.58 × 13,603.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.29x = 454,589,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,589,463.51/24,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.60

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