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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.90, 33,616.53 and 13,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.90, 33,616.53 and 13,604.15 is: 18,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.90 : 33,616.53 = 13,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.90/33,616.53 = 13,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.90x = 33,616.53 × 13,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.90x = 457,324,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,324,316.60/24,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.65

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