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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.03, 33,262.89 and 13,492.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.03, 33,262.89 and 13,492.61 is: 18,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.03 : 33,262.89 = 13,492.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.03/33,262.89 = 13,492.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.03x = 33,262.89 × 13,492.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.03x = 448,803,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,803,202.24/24,103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.20

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