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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,399.59, 33,671.79 and 13,645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,399.59, 33,671.79 and 13,645.62 is: 18,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,399.59 : 33,671.79 = 13,645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,399.59/33,671.79 = 13,645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,399.59x = 33,671.79 × 13,645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,399.59x = 459,472,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,472,451.06/24,399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.16

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