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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.68, 33,425.36 and 13,609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.68, 33,425.36 and 13,609.72 is: 18,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.68 : 33,425.36 = 13,609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.68/33,425.36 = 13,609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.68x = 33,425.36 × 13,609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.68x = 454,909,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,909,790.50/24,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,784.98

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