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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.05, 33,417.96 and 13,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.05, 33,417.96 and 13,605.68 is: 18,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.05 : 33,417.96 = 13,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.05/33,417.96 = 13,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.05x = 33,417.96 × 13,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.05x = 454,673,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,673,902.92/24,216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,775.73

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