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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.54, 33,416.93 and 13,603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.54, 33,416.93 and 13,603.96 is: 18,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.54 : 33,416.93 = 13,603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.54/33,416.93 = 13,603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.54x = 33,416.93 × 13,603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.54x = 454,602,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,602,511.02/24,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.95

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