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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.96, 33,423.96 and 13,609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.96, 33,423.96 and 13,609.56 is: 18,781.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.96 : 33,423.96 = 13,609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.96/33,423.96 = 13,609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.96x = 33,423.96 × 13,609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.96x = 454,885,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,885,389.06/24,219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,781.43

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