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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.52, 33,619.44 and 13,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.52, 33,619.44 and 13,607.96 is: 18,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.52 : 33,619.44 = 13,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.52/33,619.44 = 13,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.52x = 33,619.44 × 13,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.52x = 457,491,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,491,994.74/24,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.52

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