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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.05, 33,261.74 and 13,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.05, 33,261.74 and 13,492.24 is: 18,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.05 : 33,261.74 = 13,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.05/33,261.74 = 13,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.05x = 33,261.74 × 13,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.05x = 448,775,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,775,278.88/24,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.25

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