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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.28, 33,266.30 and 13,496.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.28, 33,266.30 and 13,496.29 is: 18,624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.28 : 33,266.30 = 13,496.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.28/33,266.30 = 13,496.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.28x = 33,266.30 × 13,496.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.28x = 448,971,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,971,481.38/24,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.67

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