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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,215.64, 33,419.07 and 13,605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,215.64, 33,419.07 and 13,605.27 is: 18,776.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,215.64 : 33,419.07 = 13,605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,215.64/33,419.07 = 13,605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,215.64x = 33,419.07 × 13,605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,215.64x = 454,675,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,675,470.50/24,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,776.11

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