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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.94, 33,419.82 and 13,606.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.94, 33,419.82 and 13,606.57 is: 18,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.94 : 33,419.82 = 13,606.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.94/33,419.82 = 13,606.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.94x = 33,419.82 × 13,606.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.94x = 454,729,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,729,120.22/24,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,777.32

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