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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.65, 33,414.77 and 13,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.65, 33,414.77 and 13,606.73 is: 18,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.65 : 33,414.77 = 13,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.65/33,414.77 = 13,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.65x = 33,414.77 × 13,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.65x = 454,665,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,665,685.37/24,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.92

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