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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.08, 33,260.52 and 13,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.08, 33,260.52 and 13,493.64 is: 18,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.08 : 33,260.52 = 13,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.08/33,260.52 = 13,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.08x = 33,260.52 × 13,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.08x = 448,805,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,805,483.09/24,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.25

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