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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,108.62, 33,269.54 and 13,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,108.62, 33,269.54 and 13,498.64 is: 18,627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,108.62 : 33,269.54 = 13,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,108.62/33,269.54 = 13,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,108.62x = 33,269.54 × 13,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,108.62x = 449,093,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,093,309.58/24,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,627.92

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