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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,215.76, 33,416.82 and 13,605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,215.76, 33,416.82 and 13,605.84 is: 18,775.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,215.76 : 33,416.82 = 13,605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,215.76/33,416.82 = 13,605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,215.76x = 33,416.82 × 13,605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,215.76x = 454,663,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,663,906.23/24,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,775.54

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