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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.42, 33,269.67 and 13,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.42, 33,269.67 and 13,498.50 is: 18,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.42 : 33,269.67 = 13,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.42/33,269.67 = 13,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.42x = 33,269.67 × 13,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.42x = 449,090,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,090,640.50/24,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.96

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