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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.79, 33,266.70 and 13,496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.79, 33,266.70 and 13,496.63 is: 18,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.79 : 33,266.70 = 13,496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.79/33,266.70 = 13,496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.79x = 33,266.70 × 13,496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.79x = 448,988,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,988,174.89/24,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.51

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