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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.92, 33,267.60 and 13,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.92, 33,267.60 and 13,497 is: 18,625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.92 : 33,267.60 = 13,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.92/33,267.60 = 13,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.92x = 33,267.60 × 13,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.92x = 449,012,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,012,797.20/24,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.89

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