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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.64, 33,206.83 and 13,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.64, 33,206.83 and 13,450.60 is: 18,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.64 : 33,206.83 = 13,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.64/33,206.83 = 13,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.64x = 33,206.83 × 13,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.64x = 446,651,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,651,787.60/24,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.82

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