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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.30, 33,419.34 and 13,605.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.30, 33,419.34 and 13,605.72 is: 18,776.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.30 : 33,419.34 = 13,605.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.30/33,419.34 = 13,605.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.30x = 33,419.34 × 13,605.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.30x = 454,694,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,694,182.62/24,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,776.37

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