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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.88, 33,419.66 and 13,604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.88, 33,419.66 and 13,604.53 is: 18,776.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.88 : 33,419.66 = 13,604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.88/33,419.66 = 13,604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.88x = 33,419.66 × 13,604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.88x = 454,658,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,658,767.06/24,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,776.01

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