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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.95, 33,270.34 and 13,497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.95, 33,270.34 and 13,497.49 is: 18,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.95 : 33,270.34 = 13,497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.95/33,270.34 = 13,497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.95x = 33,270.34 × 13,497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.95x = 449,065,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,065,889.49/24,107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.30

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