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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.58, 33,417.60 and 13,605.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.58, 33,417.60 and 13,605.53 is: 18,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.58 : 33,417.60 = 13,605.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.58/33,417.60 = 13,605.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.58x = 33,417.60 × 13,605.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.58x = 454,664,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,664,175.59/24,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.91

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