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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.76, 33,264.84 and 13,493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.76, 33,264.84 and 13,493.12 is: 18,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.76 : 33,264.84 = 13,493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.76/33,264.84 = 13,493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.76x = 33,264.84 × 13,493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.76x = 448,846,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,846,477.90/24,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,621.43

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