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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.11, 33,203.70 and 13,449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.11, 33,203.70 and 13,449.69 is: 18,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.11 : 33,203.70 = 13,449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.11/33,203.70 = 13,449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.11x = 33,203.70 × 13,449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.11x = 446,579,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,579,471.85/24,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.99

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