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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.72, 33,264.36 and 13,495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.72, 33,264.36 and 13,495.32 is: 18,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.72 : 33,264.36 = 13,495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.72/33,264.36 = 13,495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.72x = 33,264.36 × 13,495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.72x = 448,913,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,913,182.80/24,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.68

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