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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.56, 33,622.73 and 13,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.56, 33,622.73 and 13,609.62 is: 18,781.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.56 : 33,622.73 = 13,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.56/33,622.73 = 13,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.56x = 33,622.73 × 13,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.56x = 457,592,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,592,510.61/24,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,781.07

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