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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.40, 33,607.08 and 13,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.40, 33,607.08 and 13,598.96 is: 18,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.40 : 33,607.08 = 13,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.40/33,607.08 = 13,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.40x = 33,607.08 × 13,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.40x = 457,021,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,021,336.64/24,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,764.68

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