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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.81, 33,623.15 and 13,609.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.81, 33,623.15 and 13,609.11 is: 18,778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.81 : 33,623.15 = 13,609.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.81/33,623.15 = 13,609.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.81x = 33,623.15 × 13,609.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.81x = 457,581,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,581,078.85/24,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.87

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