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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.61, 33,263.89 and 13,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.61, 33,263.89 and 13,493.80 is: 18,620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.61 : 33,263.89 = 13,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.61/33,263.89 = 13,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.61x = 33,263.89 × 13,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.61x = 448,856,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,856,278.88/24,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.41

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