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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,105.89, 33,265.86 and 13,495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,105.89, 33,265.86 and 13,495.64 is: 18,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,105.89 : 33,265.86 = 13,495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,105.89/33,265.86 = 13,495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,105.89x = 33,265.86 × 13,495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,105.89x = 448,943,904.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,943,904.52/24,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.83

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