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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.87, 33,204.74 and 13,450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.87, 33,204.74 and 13,450.95 is: 18,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.87 : 33,204.74 = 13,450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.87/33,204.74 = 13,450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.87x = 33,204.74 × 13,450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.87x = 446,635,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,635,230.25/24,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.72

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