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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.26, 33,205.96 and 13,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.26, 33,205.96 and 13,451.88 is: 18,563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.26 : 33,205.96 = 13,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.26/33,205.96 = 13,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.26x = 33,205.96 × 13,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.26x = 446,682,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,682,589.20/24,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.62

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