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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.94, 33,616.08 and 13,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.94, 33,616.08 and 13,604.52 is: 18,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.94 : 33,616.08 = 13,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.94/33,616.08 = 13,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.94x = 33,616.08 × 13,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.94x = 457,330,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,330,632.68/24,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.88

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