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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.85, 33,268.60 and 13,497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.85, 33,268.60 and 13,497.77 is: 18,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.85 : 33,268.60 = 13,497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.85/33,268.60 = 13,497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.85x = 33,268.60 × 13,497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.85x = 449,052,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,052,011.07/24,109.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.25

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