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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.88, 33,423.80 and 13,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.88, 33,423.80 and 13,607.54 is: 18,780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.88 : 33,423.80 = 13,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.88/33,423.80 = 13,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.88x = 33,423.80 × 13,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.88x = 454,815,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,815,695.45/24,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.16

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