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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.56, 33,412.55 and 13,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.56, 33,412.55 and 13,602.15 is: 18,768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.56 : 33,412.55 = 13,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.56/33,412.55 = 13,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.56x = 33,412.55 × 13,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.56x = 454,482,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,482,448.97/24,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.97

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