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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.40, 33,206.76 and 13,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.40, 33,206.76 and 13,451.40 is: 18,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.40 : 33,206.76 = 13,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.40/33,206.76 = 13,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.40x = 33,206.76 × 13,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.40x = 446,677,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,677,411.46/24,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.29

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