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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.30, 33,423.48 and 13,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.30, 33,423.48 and 13,608.72 is: 18,780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.30 : 33,423.48 = 13,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.30/33,423.48 = 13,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.30x = 33,423.48 × 13,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.30x = 454,850,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,850,780.75/24,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.51

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