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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.15, 33,414.08 and 13,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.15, 33,414.08 and 13,606.23 is: 18,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.15 : 33,414.08 = 13,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.15/33,414.08 = 13,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.15x = 33,414.08 × 13,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.15x = 454,639,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,639,589.69/24,216.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.23

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