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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.26, 33,204.58 and 13,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.26, 33,204.58 and 13,450.88 is: 18,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.26 : 33,204.58 = 13,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.26/33,204.58 = 13,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.26x = 33,204.58 × 13,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.26x = 446,630,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,630,821.03/24,061.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.24

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