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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.53, 33,203.58 and 13,450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.53, 33,203.58 and 13,450.44 is: 18,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.53 : 33,203.58 = 13,450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.53/33,203.58 = 13,450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.53x = 33,203.58 × 13,450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.53x = 446,602,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,602,760.58/24,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,561.63

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